“Thank you... I’ve been listening to your videos, and been taking it all in.
Honoring the grief, because it is all about the love. But what pain and sadness.”
— J.J.
HEARTBREAK & HEALING: A PET GRIEF PODCAST BY ANIMAL TALKS INC.
EPISODE 1
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Pet Loss: An Introduction to Animal Talks Inc, with Thembela Makhuba
PETS AND
MENTAL HEALTH
A link an article describing how pets can improve our mental and physical health in the long term.
GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A PET
A link to Reverend Kaleel’s thoughtful article in Animal Wellness, March 2022.
HOW LOSING A PET
CAN MAKE YOU STRONGER
A NY Times article on how the process of acceptance and letting go builds the resilience necessary to navigate an array of life’s obstacles. Check out Rev. K’s quote towards the end!
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE STORIES
Practicing vet, TV personality and host Dr. Scott Miller opens up with guest Rev. K in this special episode on what our pets really mean to us.
EXPLORE OUR
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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HOW DO YOU
COUNSEL OLDER PEOPLE IN GRIEF
OVER LOSING A PET?
The grief that comes when seniors lose a pet to death, or due to the inability to continue to care for it.
GRIEF, LOSS AND ANIMALS IN THE PANDEMIC
How is grieving especially different or more challenging should you lose a pet during this time of quarantine?
LOVE, GRIEF AND THE VETERINARIAN
Follow the link below to read Kaleel‘s new article about pet loss through a veterinarian‘s eyes... and heart.
COPING WITH PET
LOSS AT CHRISTMAS
Read Rev. K's article in Dogster magazine on how to deal with the holidays when you’re grieving the loss of your pet.
GRIEF IS NOT A DISORDER
A link to the article: “My Position on the New ‘Prolonged Grief Disorder‘ Diagnostic Category in the DSM” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
WHEN YOUR
ANIMAL COMPANION LEAVES YOU
A link to Reverend Kaleel’s essay on his own personal journey with grief from pet loss and what he has learned from it.
ANXIETY & THE POWER OF CONNECTION
Keeping a strong connection can promote healing.
IS ONE EVER TOO
OLD TO HAVE A PET COMPANION?
A discussion on the benefits and risks of caring for pets as we age.
THE HEALING
POWER
OF GRIEF
Teach your children and yourself about the power of grief to heal.
WHEN THE BOND BREAKS: WHEN OUR PETS LEAVE US
Grieving the Animals We Love, and How We Help
DON’T BLAME GOD
An editorial on the relationship between animal cruelty and infectious diseases.
COPING WITH THE
LOSS OF A PET
DURING THE HOLIDAYS
When you’ve lost a pet, the holidays can be a difficult time. Here’s how to work through your grief and enjoy the season to the best of your ability.
DID THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY GET GRIEF WRONG?
Read Reverend Kaleel’s response to the psychiatric community adding grief lasting longer than a year to their manual of disorders.
Hear Reverend K. share stories of his work with people and pets, address questions of love, loss, and the unique relationships we have with our animal companions.
NEWSLETTER
ARCHIVES
Browse past Animal Talks e-newsletters containing a variety of news and informative topics.
Photo © Judith Robichard, The Boston Globe
REGRET, GUILT, AND SHAME
Although many of us use these terms interchangeably, Kaleel sees a difference and discusses why.
Q & A WITH REV. K
Drop in on a Q & A session with Kaleel and a reporter from Animal Forum on issues facing pet lovers in the time of coronavirus.
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