Pet Chaplain Learning Series
Transform your grief into healing and hope for yourself and other animal lovers
Are you a pet lover seeking peace after loss? An animal care worker who’d like to better support your clients? Or an aspiring or professional caregiver called to support others who grieve their loss? The Pet Chaplain Learning Series can help you achieve your learning goals.
The Pet Chaplain Learning Series is an award-winning, four-book set that offers an in-depth understanding of the journey of grief and healing we undertake after losing a cherished pet. If you’re grieving the loss of an animal companion, the series will help you honor your pet’s life, ease your sorrow, and find meaning in your loss. If you feel called to support others on their grief journeys, the series provides instruction in the art and science of interfaith spiritual care for pet loss.
A Transformative Learning Experience
The first three volumes in the Pet Chaplain Learning Series are written for people who love animals and are particularly passionate about pets. You’ll be invited to explore your experiences with animals, gain a new perspective on your losses, and better appreciate the powerful impact of your animal friends on your life. We call our approach “healing through learning,” and we believe it can change lives.
The fourth book in the series, Veterinary Chaplaincy, also offers a transformative learning experience. As the first-ever textbook in the art and science of interfaith spiritual care for pet loss, this groundbreaking book is written for a lay audience, making the practice of spiritual care accessible to everyone. Whether you’re a pet enthusiast who wants to better support your family and friends or a caregiving professional interested in serving in the animal care world, this book will empower you to make a difference in the pet-keeping community.
Many of the people who participated in our original pet chaplaincy training program told us that the experience changed their lives. They’re doing amazing things in their communities, and we can help you do the same.
Recognized for excellence
The Pet Chaplain Learning Series was awarded a bronze medal in the best non-fiction book series category by the Independent Publishers Book Awards (IPPY). A highly competitive, international contest, the IPPY awards recognize excellence among self-published authors and independent publishers.
Are You Grieving for a Pet?
Visit the Pet Chapel to find support.
We currently offer three resources for people who are grieving the loss of an animal companion: a monthly SPCA pet loss support group, a monthly Pet Chapel service, and private meetings with Pet Chaplain founder Rob Gierka.
Celebrating more than three decades of community service
The Pet Chaplain Learning Series is the result of more than thirty years of community service and scholarship. We’re dedicated to raising public awareness about the spiritual quality of the human-animal bond and the challenges of losing an animal companion.