Animal Chaplain Services
Supporting Pets and their Human Companions
Supporting Pets and their Human Companions
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Resources General
Resources-In General
www.petfinder.com
Organizations/Websites
Angel's Gate, Hospice & Rehabilitation Home for Animals, Delhi, NY 13753: www.angelsgate.org
Holistic Veterinary Care with Ella Bettel & Donna Eden: www.energymedicinedirectory.com
The Rainbow Bridge: www.rainbowbridge.com
Comprehensive Listing of No-Kill Animal Shelters in the United States: http://www.saveourstrays.com/no-kill.htm
To find a shelter in your state: http://shelters.theanimalnet.com, then find the link to your state.
Links of Interest
www.in-memory-of-pets.com www.lightening-strike.com
www.petloss.com www.bestfriends.com
www.petmemorywall.com www.for-the-love-of-cats.com
www.thedailycat.com (sponsored by IAMs) www.cesarmillaninc.com (the Dog Whisperer)
www.interfaithofficiants.com www.animalchaplains.com
www.AnimalAmbassador.info www.animal-league.org
www.petfinder.com www.americanhumane.org
www.find-a-pet.org www.Pets911.com
www.lostandfound.com www.coral.org (Coral Reef Alliance. Yes,
coral are animals, too)
www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
located in Kenya, Africa. Rescues and fosters baby elephants that have been orphaned due to poachers killing their mothers or mothers who have died from other causes.
Animal Hospice/Grief Support
http://www.pethospice.org The Nikki Foundation for Pets
http://www.griefhealing.com
http://www.spiritsintransition.org
www.brighthaven.org ". . . a holistic sanctuary, hospice and Healing Arts Center for senior and
disabled animals" located in Sebastopol, CA. This is a wonderful website.
Lots of materials and two very helpful booklets you can purchase: As Time
Goes By: Helping Animal Lovers Understand and Care for Pets in their
Autumn Years, and Into the Light: Helping Animal Lovers to Understand
and Care for Pets Through the Process of Dying and Death. Both written
by Gail Pope, the founder of Brighthaven.
Pet Grief Support Helpline: 602-995-5885 (Offered to the public at no cost by the Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Inc.)
Pet Loss Support Hotline: 352-294-4430 (University of Florida)
Books
Reference:
From the Domestic Dog, by James Serpell, Ed.
Four Paws Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs, by Cheryl Schwartz, DVM
Animal Reiki: Using Energy to Heal the Animals in Your Life, by Elizabeth Fulton & Kathleen Prasad
Kindred Spirit, Kindred Care, by Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya
Handbook of Animal Psychotherapy, by Calvin Schwake
Cat Body, Cat Mind: Exploring Your Cat's Consciousness and Total Well-Being, by Dr. Michael W. Fox
Assessing the Human - Animal Bond, 2007, by D. Anderson (Purdue University Press)
ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats: Everything You Need to Know About Choosing & Caring for Your Pet, by Chronicle Books
ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs, by Chronicle Books
The Cornell Book of Cats, edited by Mordecai Siegal
Cat Talk: What Your Cat is Trying to Tell You, by Carole C. Wilbourn, Cat Therapist
Death & Grieving:
Angel Whiskers (cats), by Laurel Hunt
Angel Paws (dogs), by Laurel Hunt
Animals and the After Life, by Kim Sheridan (www.AnimalsAndTheAfterlife.com)
Good-bye My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet, by Mary & Herb Montgomery
A Final Act of Caring: Ending the Life of an Animal Friend, by Mary & Herb Montgomery
Animals and the Afterlife: True Stories of Our Best Friends Journey Beyond Death, by Kim Sheridan
Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet: Your Personal Guide for Dealing with Pet Euthanasia, by Linda M. Peterson
The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies, by Wallace Sife, Ph.D.
The Divine Life of Animals: One Man's Quest to Discover Whether the Souls of Animals Live On, by Ptolemy Tompkins
Wagging Tails in Heaven: The Gift of Our Pets' Everlasting Love, by Gary Kurz
Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates, by Gary Kurz
Hospice Care:
Handbook of Veterinary Pain Management, by Gaynor Muir
Inspirational:
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul, by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Mary Becker, D.V.M., & Carol Kline
Animals as Teachers & Healers: True Stories and Reflections, by Susan Chernak McElroy
Books for Children
Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children, by Bryan Mellonie and Robert Ingpen
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney, by Judith Viorst, Illustrated by Erik Bleguad
When a Pet Dies, by Fred Rogers
I Can Draw Animals, by Ray Gibson
Cat Heaven, by Cynthia Rylant
The Bravest Cat! The True Story of Scarlett, by Laura Driscoll
Deena the Damselfly, by Steven M. Rosman
Snort's Special Gift, by Suzann Yue and Illustrated by Lin Wang
Pet Insurance
ASPCA Pet Health Insurance: www.aspcapetinsurance.com
In a Pet's Interest
www.HandicappedPets.com - Products for elderly, disabled or injured animals. this site also includes articles of interest, links, personal stories, photos, message board, classifieds and more.
www.homeagain.com - Microchip your pet. Then if s/he goes missing you are more likely to locate him/her.
www.k9cartswest.com - Devices to help your disabled pet.
www.2ndchance4pets.org - 2nd Chance 4 Pets: If you should die or become disabled who will take care of your pet? This site is a wonderful resource to help you plan ahead so that your animal companion is assured a safe and loving home if you should no longer be around or able to care for your beloved pet. Check it out!
http://www.news.ucdavis-edu UC-Davis (go to the School of Veterinary Medicine)
http://www.love-your-pet.com/ Great website for information regarding pets and pet care.
www.petfinder.com
Organizations/Websites
Angel's Gate, Hospice & Rehabilitation Home for Animals, Delhi, NY 13753: www.angelsgate.org
Holistic Veterinary Care with Ella Bettel & Donna Eden: www.energymedicinedirectory.com
The Rainbow Bridge: www.rainbowbridge.com
Comprehensive Listing of No-Kill Animal Shelters in the United States: http://www.saveourstrays.com/no-kill.htm
To find a shelter in your state: http://shelters.theanimalnet.com, then find the link to your state.
Links of Interest
www.in-memory-of-pets.com www.lightening-strike.com
www.petloss.com www.bestfriends.com
www.petmemorywall.com www.for-the-love-of-cats.com
www.thedailycat.com (sponsored by IAMs) www.cesarmillaninc.com (the Dog Whisperer)
www.interfaithofficiants.com www.animalchaplains.com
www.AnimalAmbassador.info www.animal-league.org
www.petfinder.com www.americanhumane.org
www.find-a-pet.org www.Pets911.com
www.lostandfound.com www.coral.org (Coral Reef Alliance. Yes,
coral are animals, too)
www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
located in Kenya, Africa. Rescues and fosters baby elephants that have been orphaned due to poachers killing their mothers or mothers who have died from other causes.
Animal Hospice/Grief Support
http://www.pethospice.org The Nikki Foundation for Pets
http://www.griefhealing.com
http://www.spiritsintransition.org
www.brighthaven.org ". . . a holistic sanctuary, hospice and Healing Arts Center for senior and
disabled animals" located in Sebastopol, CA. This is a wonderful website.
Lots of materials and two very helpful booklets you can purchase: As Time
Goes By: Helping Animal Lovers Understand and Care for Pets in their
Autumn Years, and Into the Light: Helping Animal Lovers to Understand
and Care for Pets Through the Process of Dying and Death. Both written
by Gail Pope, the founder of Brighthaven.
Pet Grief Support Helpline: 602-995-5885 (Offered to the public at no cost by the Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Inc.)
Pet Loss Support Hotline: 352-294-4430 (University of Florida)
Books
Reference:
From the Domestic Dog, by James Serpell, Ed.
Four Paws Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs, by Cheryl Schwartz, DVM
Animal Reiki: Using Energy to Heal the Animals in Your Life, by Elizabeth Fulton & Kathleen Prasad
Kindred Spirit, Kindred Care, by Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya
Handbook of Animal Psychotherapy, by Calvin Schwake
Cat Body, Cat Mind: Exploring Your Cat's Consciousness and Total Well-Being, by Dr. Michael W. Fox
Assessing the Human - Animal Bond, 2007, by D. Anderson (Purdue University Press)
ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats: Everything You Need to Know About Choosing & Caring for Your Pet, by Chronicle Books
ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs, by Chronicle Books
The Cornell Book of Cats, edited by Mordecai Siegal
Cat Talk: What Your Cat is Trying to Tell You, by Carole C. Wilbourn, Cat Therapist
Death & Grieving:
Angel Whiskers (cats), by Laurel Hunt
Angel Paws (dogs), by Laurel Hunt
Animals and the After Life, by Kim Sheridan (www.AnimalsAndTheAfterlife.com)
Good-bye My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet, by Mary & Herb Montgomery
A Final Act of Caring: Ending the Life of an Animal Friend, by Mary & Herb Montgomery
Animals and the Afterlife: True Stories of Our Best Friends Journey Beyond Death, by Kim Sheridan
Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet: Your Personal Guide for Dealing with Pet Euthanasia, by Linda M. Peterson
The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies, by Wallace Sife, Ph.D.
The Divine Life of Animals: One Man's Quest to Discover Whether the Souls of Animals Live On, by Ptolemy Tompkins
Wagging Tails in Heaven: The Gift of Our Pets' Everlasting Love, by Gary Kurz
Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates, by Gary Kurz
Hospice Care:
Handbook of Veterinary Pain Management, by Gaynor Muir
Inspirational:
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul, by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Mary Becker, D.V.M., & Carol Kline
Animals as Teachers & Healers: True Stories and Reflections, by Susan Chernak McElroy
Books for Children
Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children, by Bryan Mellonie and Robert Ingpen
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney, by Judith Viorst, Illustrated by Erik Bleguad
When a Pet Dies, by Fred Rogers
I Can Draw Animals, by Ray Gibson
Cat Heaven, by Cynthia Rylant
The Bravest Cat! The True Story of Scarlett, by Laura Driscoll
Deena the Damselfly, by Steven M. Rosman
Snort's Special Gift, by Suzann Yue and Illustrated by Lin Wang
Pet Insurance
ASPCA Pet Health Insurance: www.aspcapetinsurance.com
In a Pet's Interest
www.HandicappedPets.com - Products for elderly, disabled or injured animals. this site also includes articles of interest, links, personal stories, photos, message board, classifieds and more.
www.homeagain.com - Microchip your pet. Then if s/he goes missing you are more likely to locate him/her.
www.k9cartswest.com - Devices to help your disabled pet.
www.2ndchance4pets.org - 2nd Chance 4 Pets: If you should die or become disabled who will take care of your pet? This site is a wonderful resource to help you plan ahead so that your animal companion is assured a safe and loving home if you should no longer be around or able to care for your beloved pet. Check it out!
http://www.news.ucdavis-edu UC-Davis (go to the School of Veterinary Medicine)
http://www.love-your-pet.com/ Great website for information regarding pets and pet care.
