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!

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.

A JOURNEY THROUGH PET LOSS AND GRIEF

This book reflects the path from hurt of losing your animal companion to healing. It offers words of comfort during a painful time through poetry and guidance. 

THE BOOK, THE FOX, AND THE BOY

A review of and short audio clip from PAX, by Sara Pennypacker 

OUR ANIMALS:

OUR GUIDES TO HAPPINESS

Discover how animal communication and contact can enhance your life, your relationships, and unlock the vast potential for happiness we hold.

I REMEMBER

A short poem by Rev. K

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.

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.

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?

PETS AND THE AFTERLIFE

Prose by Rev. K pondering questions about what happens to our pets after they die.

PET TIP VIDEOS

Fun tips and tricks on understanding your pet and strengthening your relationship with them.

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.

ON MIC PODCAST
WITH GUEST KALEEL SAKAKEENY

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.

HELPFUL VIDEOS

Explore Rev. Kaleel’s supportive series on working through the difficult experience of losing a beloved pet.

ANXIETY & THE POWER OF CONNECTION

Keeping a strong connection can promote healing.

ANIMAL WISDOM: A BOOK FOR ALL TIMES

A review of the amazing book Animal Wisdom (or, just how do animals travel long distances to get back home?), by Dr. Linda Bender.

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.