Animal Talks - Pet Loss Grief Counselor Therapy - Nationwide

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Animal Talks offers one-on-one grief and loss therapy, a monthly Healing Circle, and a resource-rich web site.

It is also a Inc is a 501 c 3 nonprofit Pet Loss and Grief Charity. Donations so fees are tax deductible!

Animal Talks has been called "a prominent leader in the field of pet grief by People Magazine, and featured in the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, London Podcasts, New York Times, Dogster and Catster magazines, ABC/TV, Reader's Digest, and other media, and is directed by one of the few ordained Animal Chaplains and credentialed Pet Grief and Loss Counselors in the country, Reverend Kaleel Sakakeeny, aka/Rev K!

Kaleel is also an ordained nondenominational pastor combining pastoral counseling, when asked for, with his caring and compassionate work as a grief/loss therapist.

Kaleel has helped many pet parents in their painful grief journeys as they come to terms with the death of their beloved animal companion, their pet. He knows the pain is bone-marrow deep, and works as a grief companion helping hurting pet parents move from their hurt to healing, and believing they will love again, and that death never ends the love or the loving relationship.

He knows that the death of a pet affects pet parents deeply, causing confusion, depression, a sense pf being lost and acute loneliness.

Is there a heaven for pets? Will we be reunited with them? When will the pain stop? Is my pet ok?

These are the kinds of questions Reverend Kaleel ( Rev K) gets asked, and he asks you to get in touch whenever you need help with your loss and the pain of separation.

Kaleel works with people throughout the country and abroad.

Recently, Kaleel has completed a rigorous course with the country''s leading Grief Expert, David Kessler, and is now a Certified Grief Educator. A Certified Grief Educator is committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief.  We know that the death of a pet often leads to other unmourned, un-grieved losses in a person's life.
Kaleel's recent certification now enables him to work with other grief and pain that gets activated when a beloved pet leaves us.

Please reach out to Kaleel with questions and the story you need to tell. He's there and waiting for you. Thank you!


  • Certified
  • Online Sessions

Pricing Packages

Starting PricePet Grief and Loss Counseling & Therapy
$ 85.00 Per 45 minutes

One-on-0ne Pet Grief and Loss Counseling with Credentialed Grief Educator, Certified Personal Coach, Animal Chaplain and non denominational pastor, Rev Kaleel Sakakeeny. While all grief and loss issues are welcomed. Pet Grief is our focus. Questions to [email protected]

How do you serve precious pets?

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

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Dogs
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Gerbils
  • Horses
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits

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

  • Pet Burial
  • Pet Loss Grief Counseling
  • Pet Memorials

Pet Certifications

  • American Academy of Grief Counseling Certification
  • APLB Certificate of Counselor Training
  • Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
  • Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC)
  • Certified Animal Communicator (Level Two)
  • Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner
  • Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP)
  • CPBL Certified Pet Bereavement Professional
  • David Kessler Certified Grief Educator

Proud member of...

  • Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Education

BA, MS, MA Multiple Credentials in loss and grief counseling, life coaching and pastoral counseling

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

My work is global

What year did you begin serving pets?

1995

How did you hone your craft?

Studies, extensive reading, training, teaching, media interviews and lots of cients, animal chaplaincy work

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Moving toward yuor grief and pain, not avoiding it, is critical to healing your grief and pain

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I do not try to fix anything. Because nothing is wrong! Sadness and grief are not ilnesses. Healing is not curing.
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Pw without hitch Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP) Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner David Kessler Certified Grief Educator Petworks Best of 2024

How do you serve precious pets?

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

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Dogs
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Gerbils
  • Horses
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits

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

  • Pet Burial
  • Pet Loss Grief Counseling
  • Pet Memorials

Pet Certifications

  • American Academy of Grief Counseling Certification
  • APLB Certificate of Counselor Training
  • Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
  • Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC)
  • Certified Animal Communicator (Level Two)
  • Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner
  • Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP)
  • CPBL Certified Pet Bereavement Professional
  • David Kessler Certified Grief Educator

Proud member of...

  • Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Education

BA, MS, MA Multiple Credentials in loss and grief counseling, life coaching and pastoral counseling

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

My work is global

What year did you begin serving pets?

1995

How did you hone your craft?

Studies, extensive reading, training, teaching, media interviews and lots of cients, animal chaplaincy work

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Moving toward yuor grief and pain, not avoiding it, is critical to healing your grief and pain

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I do not try to fix anything. Because nothing is wrong! Sadness and grief are not ilnesses. Healing is not curing.

💙 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.


Rev Kaleel Sakakeeny 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, Rev Kaleel 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 Boston, MA, Rev Kaleel Sakakeeny serves pet parents nationwide, and also works with clients in Cambridge, Quincy, Lynn, Somerville, Newton, Brockton, Framingham, Waltham, Malden, Medford and throughout Suffolk County.


🦔 How do I book a session with Rev Kaleel Sakakeeny?


Booking is simple and handled entirely through PetWorks. Visit Rev Kaleel 's profile, review credentials and client feedback, and use 'Book Now' or 'Get Custom Quote' or 'Send Message' to initiate a conversation and request a booking with Rev Kaleel . You'll only pay when you book, and payment is handled securely — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Affirm, Link, or Klarna. Care Coverage at checkout gives you access to PetWorks' live Concierge team, full refunds if a booking is canceled through no fault of yours, and help resolving any booking issues — so the only thing you need to focus on is your healing.


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.


💛 If you’re here, it likely means you’re carrying the weight of a loss that feels deeply personal and difficult to put into words. Grieving a pet is never simple, and there’s no “right” way to move through it—only your way, at your own pace. Working with a pet loss grief counselor can offer a steady, compassionate space to process what you’re feeling, honor the bond you shared, and begin finding moments of peace again. When you feel ready, support is here to meet you where you are, without judgment, pressure, or expectation—just understanding and care as you navigate this journey.

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