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The Crossing of a Loved One

The Crossing of a Loved One

Surviving the loss of a pet after humane euthanasia

Animals & Religion Webinar This Thursday - Animal Grief Support Circle !

Every first Thursday of the month) at 4pm pacific, 5pm mountain, 6pm central and 7pm eastern, join Rev. Dr.

ANIMALS & RELIGION EXCITING WEBINAR SERIES CONTINUES!!!

Author and Animal Advocate Reverend Sevi Regis discusses her book: "Until We Meet Again: God's Eternal Plan For His Animals" --- at a FREE Webinar, Sunday, June 29th.

Department Mourns the Loss of K9 Charger

Charger, a Fairfax County Police Bloodhound, passed away on June 13 from cancer.

The Giving Heart Retreat: Replenishing the Animal Lover’s Soul

Best Friends workshop offers solutions to animal welfare burnout.

The naked ache


Grief Relief

Best Friends staffer Mary Smith has found a unique approach to dealing with grief, and one that helps both human and animals.

Animal Chaplains Prepare For World Animal Day

Press Release August 10, 2007

FREE WEBINAR! Animals & Religion Community Tour

Invite your friends and family to join this informative Webinar about the many features of the Animals & Religion Network Community for people of faith and their leaders!

Utah Cat Seems to Sense Suffering, Death

In the wake of the news story about Oscar, the Rhode Island cat who seems to sense when one of the residents is nearing the end, other care centers are sharing the stories of their own resident cats with special abilities.

2nd Animals & Religion Webinar...and you're invited!

Hello to our sister Prayers, Healing & Support network community! We have some exciting news!

Best Friends Animals & Religion Network Community Gets Honorable Mention At 2007 Unity Conference

This week, the Association of Unity Churches International presents its 2007 Conference entitled, “Unity Within Unity: One In Spirit.

Remembering Al...

Long time supporter, animal writer and friend crosses the rainbow bridge.

Arizona Animal Kinship Ministry Celebrates 5th Anniversary

It was a typically busy Sunday at the Animal Kinship Ministry's (AKM) information table and while business was bustling, it was nowhere near as busy as the AKM's first five years! As more and more faith philosophies begin to add AKM's to their pastoral care offerings, the AKM at New Vision Spiritual Growth Center in Scottsdale, AZ , continues to raise the bar. Recently celebrating its 5th anniversary, it shows little sign of slowing down. Says AKM founder, Leslie Savage, "The animal companions of our congregants are viewed as members of our church community; we are very fortunate that New Vision Center is so supportive of our efforts."

The Great Soul Debate


A Blessing, Undisguised

It’s a special moment in the ongoing life of Best Friends.

The Giving Heart: Replenishing The Animal Lover's Soul

For those of you interested in learning more about how to cope with burnout and loss, Dr Harper will be co-presenting a workshop on this topic with Faith Maloney at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. The Giving Heart Retreat: A Workshop to Replenish the Animal Lover's Soul will be held September 22-24, 2006 and May 11-13, 2007.

Share everlasting memories of your dear departed pets

May 6, 2006

A Paw for Pet Owners in Mourning

May 3, 2006: Elise Powell had always been a dog lover.
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