What is an Animal Chaplain?

What Being an Animal Chaplain Means to Me

As an Ordained Animal Chaplain, I honor and support the Human-Animal bond throughout the entire spectrum of life: from the joy of adopting a new companion to the grief of losing a trusted and well-loved friend - in Life, Death, and Beyond.

Read through this section (currently under development) of the website for more information about me, my Ministry, and Animal Chaplaincy.

So What IS an Animal Chaplain?

Have you ever experienced confusion about how your animal companion is behaving? Or have you wondered how you could improve your bond with your beloved companion? Have you experienced the deep grief of losing an animal companion through death or other means? Animal Chaplains are trained to help with all of these things - and more.

Animal Chaplains support animals and humans through caring companionship and deep listening. We work with all religions as well as with people who do not subscribe to a particular religion. Through these compassionate tools, Animal Chaplains work with humans and non-humans to deepen their relationships; to work through grief and loss; and to maintain lasting “Continuing Bonds” with deceased loved ones.