Pet Loss and Grief Support - Nationwide

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Losing an animal companion can leave a quiet space that words rarely fill. My Pet Loss and Grief Support sessions offer a safe, compassionate space to process that loss and find moments of peace again.

As an Animal and Veterinary Chaplain, I specialize in supporting both pet parents and animal-care professionals through the emotional complexities of loss—whether it’s recent, anticipatory (end-of-life), or a grief that resurfaces over time.

Each session is personalized to your needs. Together, we’ll gently explore your experience, honor your bond, and create tools for ongoing healing. I integrate elements of spiritual care, mindfulness, energy work, and compassionate presence to help you reconnect with your sense of balance and meaning after loss.

Grief looks different for everyone, and there is no timeline or “right way” to move through it. My role is simply to walk alongside you—to listen, validate, and help you find comfort in remembering the love that remains.

Sessions are available nationwide by phone or video call. All species, all stories, all forms of love are welcome.

  • Certified
  • Online Sessions

Pricing Packages

Pet Loss and Grief Support
$ 50.00 Per 30 minutes book

Grieving the loss of a beloved animal can feel overwhelming and isolating. My Pet Loss and Grief Support sessions provide a calm, understanding space to honor that bond and navigate the emotions that come with it.

As an animal end-of-life doyla, I support both pet parents and animal-care professionals through all forms of loss—whether it’s recent, anticipatory (end-of-life), or a grief that resurfaces long after saying goodbye.

Each session is personalized to your needs. Together, we’ll explore your experience, honor your companion’s life, and find healthy ways to integrate their memory into your ongoing story. My approach blends spiritual care, mindfulness, and compassionate listening, creating a nonjudgmental space for healing—regardless of your belief system or background.

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. You don’t have to go through it alone. These sessions are designed to meet you where you are, helping you find moments of peace and connection as you begin to heal.

Sessions are available nationwide via phone or video. All species, all stories, and all forms of love are welcome.

Pet Loss and Chaplain Care
$ 50.00 Per 30 minutes book

When a beloved animal passes, the loss can reach deep into the heart and spirit. My Pet Loss Support and Chaplain Care sessions offer a compassionate, judgment-free space to help you honor that bond, express your grief, and find moments of comfort.

As an Animal and Veterinary Chaplain, I provide spiritual and emotional support for people mourning the loss of their animal companions, regardless of faith background or belief system. Together, we can reflect on your companion’s life, create simple remembrance rituals, and explore ways to continue the bond that remains even after physical loss.

These sessions are not counseling or therapy—they are spiritual care conversations grounded in presence, empathy, and meaning-making. I also work with those facing anticipatory grief, offering support during hospice or end-of-life care.

Grief is love with nowhere to go, and sometimes all it needs is a space to be seen and held. My role is to hold that space with compassion and reverence for the love you shared.

Sessions are available nationwide via phone or video call.

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Pet Loss Grief Counselor
  • Pet Bereavement
  • Pet Loss Support

How do you help pet parents honor the lives of their pets and cope with difficult loss?

  • Pet Loss Grief Counseling
  • Pet Memorials

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Alpacas
  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Chinchillas
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Frogs
  • Gerbils
  • Goats
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Hedgehogs
  • Horses
  • Lizards
  • Mice
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Snakes
  • Turtles

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Animal Reiki Teacher
  • International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC)

Education

Certified Animal Death Doula, Certified Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Advocate, and Ordained Animal and Veterinary Chaplain

What year did you begin serving pets?

2024

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colleen furmanski

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BASED IN Clark Mills, NY

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Pw without hitch IAAHPC

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Pet Loss Grief Counselor
  • Pet Bereavement
  • Pet Loss Support

How do you help pet parents honor the lives of their pets and cope with difficult loss?

  • Pet Loss Grief Counseling
  • Pet Memorials

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Alpacas
  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Chinchillas
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Frogs
  • Gerbils
  • Goats
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Hamsters
  • Hedgehogs
  • Horses
  • Lizards
  • Mice
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Snakes
  • Turtles

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Animal Reiki Teacher
  • International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC)

Education

Certified Animal Death Doula, Certified Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Advocate, and Ordained Animal and Veterinary Chaplain

What year did you begin serving pets?

2024

💙 You don't have to carry this alone.


The loss of a pet can stop your world. The house feels quieter. You reach for them out of habit and they're not there. Grief like this is real — and it deserves real support.


Colleen Furmanski provides compassionate, one-on-one pet loss grief counseling to help you process grief, navigate difficult emotions, and find peace after losing a pet you loved. Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago,


Colleen offers a safe, judgment-free space to share memories, work through feelings of sadness, guilt, or anger, and develop coping strategies tailored to your unique situation.


Sessions are conducted online, so you can reach out from anywhere — whenever you're ready. Based in Clark Mills, NY, Colleen Furmanski serves pet parents nationwide, and also works with clients in Utica, Rome, New Hartford, Amsterdam, Whitesboro, Yorkville, Herkimer, Little Falls, Ilion, Gloversville and throughout Oneida County.


How do I book a session with Colleen?


Browse Colleen's availability on PetWorks, select a session that works for you, and complete your booking securely online. Payment is accepted via Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Klarna. All sessions are covered by PetWorks Care Coverage.


🦔 What is PetWorks Care Coverage?


PetWorks Care Coverage is our satisfaction guarantee. If something isn't right with your session, we'll work to make it right — so you can focus on healing, not logistics.