Legend tells the story of a tree that stands at the foundation of the world. Some call this tree The Tree of Life and it is variously described as a Fir, Cedar, Ash or Apple. Our Tree of Life is a Lemon Tree.
After days of searching and pages of words, time-out beneath a Lemon Tree revealed the words and knowing that happiness is. From that moment there was no more searching for our name.
Happiness Is came to life.
Happiness Is
Happiness Is … a Cape Town based enterprise for animal wellbeing founded on the universal principle of happiness. We research and develop wellbeing products and services that are good, green & beautiful. For happy animals and a happy planet too.
Did you know that the word for happiness in ancient Greek is eudaimonia? Neither did we. But what a happy discovery because eudaimonia also means a spirit of wellbeing. It confirmed that our name is just perfect for what we are all about – the natural health and wellbeing of all animals, and our planet too.
Happiness Is … for Happy Animals and a Happy Planet too
Good, Green, Beautiful
Nature is always good (ethical), green (sustainable) and beautiful (abundant) in her creative work. By discovering, connecting and creating with Nature’s principles, we allow the wellbeing of all animals, and our planet too.
Happiness Is … Good, Green, Beautiful
Happy Works
Our Happiness Incubator.
Happy Works ~ Projects and Partners
- Project: Happy Animal Products
- Project: Happy Animal Workshops
- Project: Happy Animal Gardens
- Project: Happy Animal Newsletter
- Project: Happy Animal Clinic
- Project: Happy Herb Nursery
Directors
Cara Harris
Cara graduated with an MA in Psychology, specializing in Neuropsychology, from the University of Cape Town – where she lectured and tutored Health Psychology. In 2006 she moved to the UK to work and study at the Natural Animal Centre, a specialist animal education centre which combined her interest in Psychology with her passion for animals. Cara undertook training as an animal behavioural scientist, lectured the equine and canine behaviour qualifications and was involved in running the business as Deputy Manager of the centre. At the end of 2008 she returned to South Africa with a dream of making the science of animal behaviour and welfare accessible to all. Cara’s approach is to empower horse and dog owners by explaining the science of animal behaviour and offering practical solutions to positively influence the lives of animal and owner. Her compassionate, holistic and scientific approach to solving behavioural problems helps ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of companion animals.
Jimmy Symmonds
Jimmy graduated with a BSc in zoology from the University of Cape Town, and then qualified in Veterinary Medicine at Onderstepoort, Pretoria. In 1997 he moved to the UK where he undertook further training in Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. After an initial period in conventional veterinary practice, Jimmy established a referral veterinary practice in Oxford, UK, offering herbal medicine and acupuncture to cats and dogs. From 2003 – 2007, Jimmy co-created Integrate CPD – a company providing training for vets in Herbal Medicine; the Natural Animal Therapy Centre (NATC) offering complementary medicine to horses, cats and dogs; and Healthy Beast – a natural products company. In 2007, Jimmy co-founded the British Association of Veterinary Herbalists (BAVH) – representing vets in the UK trained in the use of herbal medicines. In 2008, Jimmy returned to Cape Town where he was born. In 2009 he co-founded Holisticvet in Cape Town. He encourages a natural, common-sense approach to health and wellbeing – a synthesis of modern science and ancient wisdom, grounded in an awareness of true nature.