About Jill Sajec
Jill Sajec M.Div.
The richness of our experience of the world depends on us.
I have been highly intuitive and spiritually inclined my whole life, and bring this into everything that I do.
Animals were my most steady companions, and deepest healers during very difficult circumstances in my childhood.
I am passionate about helping humans connect more deeply with what is true about our relationship with the others species we share the Earth with.
Animals are a gift to us, and offer so much wisdom, healing, and joy. If you have an animal you love, you already know this. I would like to help deepen and dignify our connection with the animals in our lives through the spiritual understanding that animals already have, and allow us to connect to.
As an animal chaplain, I bring together my passion and love for animals, and my calling and skill as a Spiritual Care Practitioner.
Spiritual Care is an important as any medical or scientific finding we may have that can benefit our health and well being. The Spiritual nature of our lives can richly impact our experience, especially with our animal companions.
Experience
With over 20 years of experience as a Spiritual Care Practitioner, I’ve had the honor of spiritually caring for people in many diverse settings and circumstances.
I hold a deep reverence for the sacred bond we share with animals of all kinds, and I bring that sense of dignity and respect to every relationship I support.
Animals are complex, emotional, and intelligent beings. I am honored to help be a bridge for this relationship.
Memberships, Credentials & Degrees:
- Degree: Master of Divinity: Emphasis in Ecological Spiritual Care
- Hospital Spiritual Care Experience & Credentials
- Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator
- Active Member: The American Association of Veterinary Chaplains
- Certified in Compassionate Listening
- Bereavement Counseling and Support
- Death Doula Certification (IAPCC)
- Level 2 (of 3) Dog Team Volunteer - Local Humane Society
Compassionate and responsive care and support for dogs in transition from shelter to adoption.
- 30+ years Equestrian Experience
My Approach
I bring spiritual integrity, and a grounded, compassionate, and non-anxious presence to every interaction, offering gentle support for both people and animals during tender times.
I bring a grounded & embodied spirituality to my work, and am a master at creating a healing space that becomes medicine to our relationship with our companion animals & our own lives.
My Specialties
I specialize in medical decision support, loss & bereavement, memorialization, and end-of-life support for both animals and their humans. Whether you're facing a medical decision or navigating the grief that follows, I am here to walk alongside you and your animal with compassion and care.
I offer support in:
- Processing medical options and making informed and aligned end-of-life decisions
- Being present with you during or after euthanasia
- Blessings and gentle rituals to honor your animal’s body and spirit
- Creating personalized memorials that reflect the unique life and relationship of your animal companion
With deep listening, reflection, and empathy, I help you make choices that feel right—for you and for your animal companion. I create sacred spaces where healing and insight can arise as we honor our human-animal relationships.
All species are honored here:
Dogs · Cats · Birds · Bunnies · Reptiles · Fish
Horses · Farm Animals · Wildlife
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