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	Topics Animal chaplains Topic Home Animal chaplains provide a wide array of services to the communityCommunity A community usually refers to a group of people who interact and share certain things as a group, but it can refer to variou... , including pet loss grief support, animal memorial serviceMemorial service The term memorial service* is often used to describe a funeral... s, praying for animals who are sick or injured, comforting bereaved family members, holding hands with pet owners during surgery or animal euthanasiaAnimal euthanasia Euthanasia is the practice of killing in a painless or minimally painful way for merciful reasons, usually to end suffering... at a veterinary clinic or animal hospital, and performing animal blessing ceremonies. Many animal chaplains have pets of their own, and express compassion for the difficult times pet owners may face. In addition to animal lossAnimal loss The loss of a pet or an animal to which one has become emotionally bonded can be an intense loss, comparible with the death of a l... grief counseling and bereavement support, interfaithInterfaith The terms interfaith or interfaith dialogue refer to cooperative and positive interaction between people of different ... Animal chaplains may also deliver guest sermons on the bond between animals and humans, offer spiritual education and guidance regarding the responsibilities of human beings toward the other creatures of the EarthEarth Earth is the third planet in the solar system in terms of distance from the Sun, and the fifth largest.... , visit nursing homes and hospitals, provide animal-assisted therapyAnimal-Assisted Therapy Animals are fun to be with and comforting to hold.... , and lead religious services where companion animals are welcome. Still others run animal shelters, animal rescueAnimal Rescue Animal Rescue is a TV show hosted and produced by Alex Paen.... organizations, or other non-profit organizations which benefit people and animals. Independent animal chaplains may have their own ministries and advertise on the InternetInternet The Internet is the worldwide, publicly accessible network of interconnected computer networks that transmit data by packet ... , or they may be ordained clergyClergy *Clergy* is the generic term used to describe the formal religious leadership within a given religion.... working in churches. Animal Chaplains may provide their services free of charge, in exchange for donations, or on a fee-for-serviceFee-for-service Fee-for-service is health care coverage in which doctors and other health care providers receive a fee for each service such... basis. Currently there are no legal standards for the training, licensureLicensure Overview Licensure refers to the granting of a license, usually to work in a particular profession.... and practice of animal chaplains. Some training programs do exist through private companies and non-profit groups, and through mentoring by experienced animal chaplains. One paraprofessionalParaprofessional Paraprofessional is a job title given to people in various occupational fields, such as education, healthcare, and law, that... animal chaplain is working to persuade veterinary schools to offer animal chaplain certification programs. Other professionalProfessional ----A professional provides a service in exchange for payment in accordance with established protocols for licensing, ethic... titles for animal chaplains include veterinary chaplains, pet ministers, and animal clergy. See also Rainbow BridgeRainbow Bridge (pets) The Rainbow Bridge is a metaphorical or mythological place often referred to by people whose pets have died.... Andrew LinzeyAndrew Linzey The Reverend Professor Andrew Linzey, PhD, DD, is an Anglican priest, a theologian, a writer, and is internationally known a... Christian vegetarianismChristian vegetarianism Christian vegetarianism is the dietary practice of vegetarianism or veganism based on the belief that the teachings of Jesus... Vegetarianism and religionVegetarianism and religion According to the Society of Ethical and Religious Vegetarians, the majority of the world's vegetarians follow the practice for rel... Veterinary MedicineVeterinary medicine Veterinary medicine is the application of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic principles to companion, domestic, exotic, wi... External links