Meet My Companion Guides
The Team Behind the Vision
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Jaime Kuhn
FOUNDER
Animal Reiki Practitioner & Teacher (Master, Level 3)
Companion Animal End of Life Doula
Pet Loss Support Group Specialist
Feline Behavior Professional
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Jerry Kuhn
CHIEF EXECUTIVE ZEN OFFICER
2017 - Current
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Franky Pants Kuhn
DIRECTOR OF ENERGY
2017 - Current
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Alley Cat Kuhn
DIRECTOR OF PET AFFAIRS
Security Advisor
2025 - Current
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Cougar Midtbo Kuhn
CHIEF OF HEART & HEALING
Director of Soulful Transitions
Community & Family Events Manager
IN MEMORIUM
2025 - 2026
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Charlie Bear Kuhn
DIRECTOR OF PRESENCE
Mindfulness Advisor
IN MEMORIUM
2020 - 2024
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Tom Tom Kuhn
CHIEF INSPIRATION OFFICER
Reiki Master
Shaman
Bridge Tender & Guide
Agent of Change
IN MEMORIUM
2019 - 2020
The Empowered Companion’s Core Values
Compassion
We approach every being—human and animal—with kindness, empathy, and understanding, ensuring they feel seen, respected, and supported.
Respect & Agency
We honor the autonomy and emotional needs of animals, recognizing them as sentient beings with their own desires, preferences, and boundaries.
Mindfulness & Presence
We practice being fully present in each interaction, creating spaces where healing, connection, and trust can naturally unfold.
Education & Empowerment
We believe in sharing knowledge that strengthens the human-animal bond, equipping caregivers with tools to create positive, informed relationships with their companions.
Collaboration & Community
We cultivate an inclusive, supportive environment where caregivers, professionals, and like-minded individuals can learn from and uplift one another.
Whole Being Care
We recognize and nurture the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of both animals and their caregivers, fostering balance and harmony in every stage of life.
Integrity & Trust
We are committed to ethical, transparent, and heart-centered practices that honor the sacred connection between humans and animals.