Lazy Circles Equine and Canine Massage

08/23/2025

08/05/2025

I'd like to tell you about a little dog named Abby Rose and her mom, Jill Layne. Please take a minute to read their story. 💕 Just look at these photos–excuse me, talk about a cutie! I worked with her just over 3½ years. Little Abby left us last week. Abby had had successful surgery for a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), and studies show that when a dog has this condition in one hind leg, there's about a 50% chance that it will develop in the other. It can be debilitating, terribly painful, and wreck a dog's quality of life.

Toward the end of 2021, Jill contacted me to see if and how I could help her little girl. I let her know about my considerable experience with CCL injuries, and of course offered references. Without hesitation, she booked Abby's first Lazy Circles session.

For just over 3½ years my job for Abby and Jill was to do my best to prevent that second CCL from being injured, to keep her musculoskeletal system in balance, and to minimize any inflammation and discomfort. The three of us sat in their living room every other week while Abby had her bodywork, and Jill and I would talk and laugh the whole hour.

Jill is such a special person, and I'm so grateful to her for trusting me with Abby's care. She's always been committed to keeping up regularly scheduled sessions with me. When each one was over, she'd say, "Now let's look at our calendars and see when her next one is," and we'd get Abby booked again on the spot. Believe me, someone with that level of dedication is my dream client, because that consistency is how we get the good work done.

I'm so very sad that Abby left us last week. You have to understand that after 3½ years, a dog lives deep in my heart and her family means a lot to me. I'm going to miss being greeted at the door by Abby and her wagging tail, bright eyes, and huge helping of sass. Such a beautiful girl, smart, funny, and yes, so headstrong; she was a lot of dog for such a little body! I'm going to miss those visits with Jill, and my heart hurts for her. But hopefully we can have a visit here and there to talk and laugh again.

Jill, thank you so much for your loving care of sweet Abby Rose, for your unwavering belief in and support of Lazy Circles, and for all the hugs. We did it. Good Girl, Abby. ❤️

07/16/2025

🥰 This is my 16th year as a canine/equine therapeutic massage practitioner, and I can't believe it. 16?! Lazy Circles Equine/Canine Therapeutic Massage is the best work I've ever done. Look at the reception I get every time I go to work! All these pups were from the same house and had their sessions on the same day—truly a Lazy Circles family! 🥰 Call or message me to schedule your friends for their bodywork! Time slots are limited, but available. ⭐️ Call/text 973-876-3658, message me here or on the Lazy Circles biz page. ⭐️ 🐶🐴🐕🐎🤗❤️

06/27/2025

And change that water frequently—no skeeters!

🌞 Wildlife is feeling the heat! 🦔🦊🦡🦆

As temperatures rise, wild animals are struggling to stay hydrated. A simple bowl of fresh water in your garden, balcony, or even on a quiet corner of the street can save lives.

Please remember — they need our help too. 💧

06/24/2025

Hey everyone, please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity if you need to, and let your friends and family know about it, as well! ❤️

🚨 GBHS Vaccine Clinic this Saturday!🚨

Join us this Saturday at the Jefferson County Housing Authority ( 3700 Industrial Parkway, Birmingham AL 35217) for our upcoming Vaccination Clinic 🐾

We’ll provide free vaccines for the first 100 dogs and 25 cats, so plan to arrive early! The clinic starts at 10 AM and it’s first come, first served.

For more information, please visit https://ow.ly/lmli50WfvLl or email PetPantry@gbhs.org.

06/21/2025

Be mindful of your furbabies! ❤️

Take Note! 👇👇👇 Don't Be Stupid!

06/14/2025

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06/08/2025

Hurry! Help! Come get your love on!! 💕🐾

06/03/2025

Oh yes, I use red light on myself, not just on your little fur babies. It's exactly why I'm confident to use it with your little companions.

05/11/2025

Please spread the word! 🥰💕🐾

📌📌Save the date!
Here's the information for our next vaccine/microchip clinic!

04/26/2025

Y'all know this. 🥰

04/25/2025

I've said it before, but I'll say it again, many times. If you're looking for help with end of life care for your furbaby, my wish for you is that you contact Compassionate Crossings here in Birmingham so that they can help your little (or big) one in the place they feel most comfortable and secure: your home. Angels of mercy, truly. 💕🐾