About Our Practice
Embracing a passion for pets
I am an ordained animal chaplain and a companion animal end-of-life doula. Beyond The Rainbow Bridge, Inc. was established to meet the needs of nonhuman animals and their human companions. Celebrations of life, end-of-life planning, grief support (individuals and groups), education, and advocacy services are available to meet your needs. We are located in southwest Fort Wayne, Indiana. We can provide services anywhere! We look forward to serving you with love and care.
Our Practice
Love and care
Companioning humans and their
non-human family in end-of-life decisions and pet hospice.
Celebration
We help to plan celebrations (spiritual services, pet funerals, and blessings).
Grief
We also help connect you to grief groups and counseling that will provide you with support.
Vets and Shelters
Our practice fully supports veterinary and shelter staff as well as pet owners.
Education and Advocacy
We offer education and practiceadvocacy for all humans and non-humans.
Planning
Our practice works with you on planning and coordination for pets forever homes beyond their humans crossing beyond.
Our Leadership
Board of Directors
President and CEO
Philip Davis, JD, Realtor, Board President
Rachel Burkholder, Humane Fort Wayne, Board Secretary
Samantha Chapman, JD, Esq. Humane Society of the United States, Indiana State Director and Director of Indiana Humane Legislative Fund, Board Treasurer
Dr. Paula Neuman, Ordained Animal Chaplain, President and CEO
Dr. Paula Neuman is an ordained interfaith, interspecies animal chaplain through Compassion Consortium. She also will receive a Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate from the University of Vermont (expected July 2024.) She is currently a practicing Clinical psychologist and Clinical neuropsychologist.