Pet Chaplains minister to people who love and grieve for animals, whether the grief springs from animal death, illness, theft, or loss, Pet Chaplains acknowledge the depth of feeling a person has for their animal and offers sympathy and deep listening.

If you love animals and have an interest in ministering to people who grieve for them, consider making your application to become a Commissioned Pet Chaplain.

The process of commissioning has four steps:

Once commissioned, you will be entitled to all the rights and responsibilities of being a Commissioned Pet Chaplain. To apply, click on the Application for Pet Chaplain Commissioning.

The full cost of a Pet Chaplain commission is $300US. Note: Grants are available for up to 100% of the cost of commissioning for pet-services workers or volunteers. (See the application for more detail on commissioning grants.) If you are accepted into the program, the cost, minus any grant award, will be calculated and charged to you.

Please indicate on your application whether you are applying for a grant.

God of the Sparrow
Tune: Carl F. Schalk, 1983
Lyrics: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1983

God of the sparrow God of the whale
God of the swirling stars
How does the creature say Awe
How does the creature say Praise

God of the earthquake God of the storm
God of the trumpet blast
How does the creature cry Woe
How does the creature cry Save

God of the rainbow God of the cross
God of the empty grave
How does the creature say Grace
How does the creature say Thanks

God of the hungry God of the sick
God of the prodigal
How does the creature say Care
How does the creature say Life

God of the neighbor God of the foe
God of the pruning hook
How does the creature say Love
How does the creature say Peace

God of the ages God of the hand
God of the loving heart
How do your children say Joy
How do your children say Home