For 30 years, The AdvoCat aka The Nature of the Beast has offered a multi modality operation serving animals, guardians and our wild planet.

Our holistic feline behavioral services are ACC gov recommended. This unique feline behavior niche was inspired in the 1990’s, due to a vacuum in feline comprehension, coupled with witnessing the widespread accepted methodology of strong arming animals.

We have coached guardians on sacred palliative and humane hospice for over two decades based on experience from a holistic homeopathic sanctuary, personal and educational training in the Himalayas & somatic perspectives.

For pet professionals, we have offered functional & TCM medical perspectives, as well as mindful, somatic handling skills.

For the Mountain Lion Foundation, we advocate for conservation, preservation and inspire public stewards to love and respect our American lions & the vital ecosystem.

Seen as an innovator & game changer, we come to the table with extensive experience rehabbing thousands of animals slated for medical or behavioral euthanasia, offering services locally & internationally in an effort to prevent pet abandonment. Years were spent serving at animal shelters, veterinary hospitals, both domestic and wildlife.

Flora, fauna & ecosystem awareness are also part of The AdvoCat’s wheelhouse.

Our employment history includes practicing TCM & acupuncture on site for veterinary patients. This was legally approved by California boards & left to veterinary discretion. Due to massive success with patients, the leading veterinarian asked Shanti to help train new veterinary staff on TCM theory, point prescription and applicable herbal formulas for their patients. Shanti also provided feline behavioral consultations for veterinary patients.

The Nature of the Beast has a unique view of eco stewardship and serves as an educator on sentient life and planetary health on summits, and podcasts. We are proud to soon be collaborating with the Planetary Health Dept of Edinburg University.

Using soulful, unique & gentle approaches not offered in empirical medicine, we aim to foster a steward’s innate and harmonious relationship with the sacred, natural world to ultimately enhance the relationship and life with your adored pet.