Chaplaincy / Aumônerie
“Welcome to our animal search page! Our ministry is dedicated to helping pets find their forever homes by providing this free tool to connect animals in need with loving families.”
“At EMMI Animal Ministry (know also by Pet Chaplain), we believe every pet deserves a family. We offer this search service as a labor of love to help you find your new best friend and support animal rescues everywhere.”
Help us find a home for every pet. Use the tool below to search for your new companion through our free community service.”
Disclaimer: This pet search tool is provided as a free community service by EMMI Chaplaincy Ministry. We have no formal affiliation, sponsorship, or partnership with Adopt a Pet, and we receive no financial compensation or funding for providing this search tool. Eric Michel Ministries International is not responsible for the accuracy of external listings or the practices of third-party organizations.
Animal chaplains and ministry provide interfaith spiritual care, emotional support, and rituals for people and their animal companions. They offer services such as pet blessings, bereavement counselling, and support during illness or euthanasia, with a focus on the deep human-animal bond.
Key Roles of Animal Chaplains:
- Grief and Loss Support: Offering compassionate listening for those mourning a pet, helping process loss, and conducting memorial services.
- End-of-Life Care: Providing comforting presence at veterinary clinics during euthanasia or when facing difficult decisions.
- Animal Blessings: Conducting ceremonies for animal welfare and blessing pets, often for different species, a well-known ceremony for Franciscans. The Feast Day: October 4th marks the death of St. Francis and is the primary day for the Blessing of the Animals. The tradition celebrates St. Francis’s love for all creatures and his belief in the harmony of creation. Participants: People often bring pets—including dogs, cats, hamsters, and horses to the ceremony.
- Advocacy: Advocating for endangered species and addressing eco-loss
- Interspecies Ministry: Offering support to animal care workers and shelter staff facing compassion fatigue
