{"product_id":"new-tricks-how-pet-ministry-can-transform-faith-communities-and-change-lives-paperback","title":"New Tricks: How Pet Ministry Can Transform Faith Communities and Change Lives - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBetsy Singleton Snyder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGayle McKuin Fiser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBring faith and furry friends together in a ministry that changes lives.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the United States today, two out of every three households have at least one pet. No longer just companions, pets are a full-fledged part of the family. For some, a pet may be the only family member living in their house. What if faith communities saw this growing reality as an opportunity to create meaningful ministries of care and outreach for millions of people and the animals they love?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eNew Tricks\u003c\/em\u003e is a groundbreaking guide to bringing pet ministry into your faith community, offering practical steps and inspiring ideas to serve those who have pets, promote animal well-being, and embrace the unconditional love that animals bring into our lives. Written by a popular pastor and author and a lay leader who has helped train therapy dogs for decades, both of whom are passionate about animals, \u003cem\u003eNew Tricks\u003c\/em\u003e is filled with heart-warming stories of how animals of all kinds minister to us and how we, in turn, can serve them and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeaving biblical and theological insight with real stories of healing and support, the authors provide a compelling case for and reasons why a pet ministry has an important place among other transformative ministries in your community -- and how it can attract people to your faith community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from nearly twenty years of pet ministry experience, authors Betsy and Gayle outline six ways churches can introduce animal programs into their faith community: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCare \u0026amp; Support for Pet Parents -- Emotional and spiritual support for those experiencing pet loss, illness, or transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraining Therapy Animals to Prepare for Certification -- Training and deploying certified therapy animals to visit people in healthcare facilities, schools and libraries, and participate in faith community activities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunity Service Projects -- Pet food drives, shelter and veterinarian partnerships, and fostering initiatives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePet-focused Educational Programs -- How to prevent separation anxiety, addressing pet behavioral problems, and taking the perfect pet photo!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunity Events -- Blessings of the Animals, World Pet Memorial Day, National Dog Day.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnimal Advocacy -- Championing ethical treatment and welfare, conservation, and justice for animals in your community and beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eNew Tricks\u003c\/em\u003e also includes practical resources for your pet ministry including pet loss resources (grief rituals, how to write a pet obituary, and a pet remembrance service), a template for your pet\/animal ministry launch, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a pastor, lay leader, or a friend of animals big and small, \u003cem\u003eNew Tricks\u003c\/em\u003e provides everything you need to integrate pet ministry into the mission of your church or faith group. Full of real-life stories, step-by-step guidance, and creative ideas, this book will inspire and equip you to make an impact with the pet people in your community and the animals they love -- through hands and paws together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 8.98 x 5.75 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52759080403251,"sku":"9780835820745","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/elTvivVTgw9780835820745.webp?v=1764449838","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/new-tricks-how-pet-ministry-can-transform-faith-communities-and-change-lives-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}