Healing Hands Veterinary Wellness CenterLogo Design Contest

*Most important: I want the design to POP and be memorable at first glance !
*I would like simplistic with a yin/yang feel that is abstract and preferably a blending of multiple species.
*I also like the incorporation of healing hands.
*Now totally out of the blue, my mind just thought of Oklahoma. Since that is the state where I live. Would a design sitting in the outline of the state of Oklahoma look good ?
* What about instead of an abstract of a dog, cat, bird ect..... A representation of a bone, cat claw, a feather, and/or scales. Something like that.

* Everyone please refer to the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association website. I like the simplicity of the logo.
* On the other hand, I really like the cuteness of my number one pick. It POPS and makes you feel immediately happy.
* The logo should be easily recognized as a dog, cat, or bird.
* The logo should evoke an immediate feeling: Happy or tranquil, haven't decided. Depends on which design inspires me.
* The logo needs to be easily seen on a phone or billboard.

- I like a lot of what I'm seeing everybody! Great job!
- Right now I'm torn between two opposing ideas: an abstract representation of the idea that I will be practicing holistic medicine on multiple species (something along these lines, but more yin/yang: http://www.luulla.com/product/195116/cat-and-dog-shaped-animal-charm-outline-necklace-in-black-acrylic), or a cute image that instantly captures the heart.
- The big problem I'm seeing is that I can't imagine how you can have at least the three species I want (cat, dog and bird), while still being simple and easy to instantly recognize.

But then, if it was easy, I wouldn't need you guys! Thanks, and keep them coming!

Had a crazy thought that woke me up. What would each design look like in black and white? After all, a lot of documents are not in color. The final hours are fast approaching. Could each of you (you don't have to submit it) see how your logos appear in black and white. Then make the appropriate changes to your logos so the design can be recognizable in either format, color or black/white.
Thanks bunches.

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