A chaplain is a certified clergy member who provides spiritual care for individuals in a non-religious organization, rather than a church congregation. Chaplains can work in government roles and serve members of the military in different locations. They can serve patients in healthcare or hospice facilities.

But the spiritual bond we form with our animal companions is pure and innocent, a buffer to everyday stressors and the basic human fears of separation and abandonment. In fact, every time you love an animal, share their feelings, laugh at their antics or grieve their death, you are forging a sacred bond.