Prayer Request for Snuggle, Picasso & Harley theCats

From the comment section:

My cat, Snuggle, and his two brothers, Picasso and Harley are missing. Snuggle has been gone 2 weeks. Checked the shelter and he's not there. I miss him so much. Picasso and Harley got out tonight when a sitter was over. I'm beside myself. Please, St. Anthony help return my kitties. My boys and I love them so much!

Prayer Request for Reese's Cup

From Linda T in the comment section:

Please pray that Reese' Cup is found. She went missing yesterday. Her family is looking very hard for her and just wants her to come home. Please, God, help her be found and returned to loving arms. We pray for all sick, missing and pets waiting to be adopted. Thank you for any and all prayers.

Urgent Prayer Request for Sophie the Dog

"Sophie"

From Jennifer:

Could you please pray for Sophie. She is my 4 year old Bichon Frise diagnosed with Evan's Syndrome and she is in the hospital again.

Thank you! And thank you for this blog... It has given me hope again.

More on Macy's Story

"Macy"

From Clare: It is truly a miracle .... She was gone for 3 weeks. It has been 39 ' for lots of days in Australia... She has travelled at least 80 kms from where I lost her... Lots of people saw her but she would just run. On Sunday just after you began to pray she ran into a house and ran out again. 20 minutes later she ran back and saw the dogs and ran off again! The lovely lady decided to leave her door open as she had a feeling she would come back...
The lady sat down to watch tv and in 20 minutes Macy ran in and sat on her lap! Macy never does this!
She is very thin and limping but home :)... Just 20 mins... She just ate chicken and drank water....
Thank you so much. I knew that the Holy Spirit was guiding her and angels near when I saw your return email Sunday.
Lots of Love and appreciation from Australia

Prayer Request for an Elderly Pet Cat

From Gina:

My family's precision 17 year old petite white calico cat wondered off last week. We love her dearly and am afraid for her. My three children believe she will just appear at some point. I have been prayer for that but need some extra help. I know that miracles happen everyday and hope that one will be granted to me. I feel so very blessed but love my animals and have had her for so long.

Thank you so very much,

Good News on Macy the Dog

From Clare:

We found our Macy... It's a miracle ... God works wonderful ways... Thankyou for your prayers... I will send you the whole story...
Words can't explain my gratitude..
God Bless and thank-you from the bottom of my heart..

.

Prayer Request for Hercules the Cat

From Maria:

I found your blog looking for prayers and help to deal with the fact our cat is missing, and have faith that he will come home.
Hercules ins an indoor/outdoor lynx point Siamese mix. He had been part of our family for 7 years. We have done everything we can do and now as we continue to distribute flyers and search, we pray that we can keep the faith and find him.
Please help us pray. We miss our cat. While I know there are many other situations in the world that are apparently more important, Hercules is important to us and our whole neighborhood court.

I have been asking for intercession from Saint Francis. Now I ask you to help me too.

Prayer Request for Bernadette the Cat

From the Comment Section:

Please pray with me that Bernadette, our sweet black and white cat, will come home safely. She has been missing for almost 24 hours and it is not like her to disappear or miss dinner. I am so worried about her! I am also praying for other lost pets. May they all find their way home soon.

Prayer Request for Montega the Cat

From the comment section:

Please pray for my dog montega who has found himself lost from his family ,oh Lord please him guide back safely and immediately back to our arms thank you

Prayer Request for Macy the Dog

From Clare:

I have lost my small dog Macy. We have had her for 13 years... She is very timid and won't go to anyone but has been running the streets looking for me for 3 weeks tomorrow . I need her to stop running so someone can bring her home to our family.
I am truly lost without her and am finding it so hard not having her here and not knowing if she is alright .
Please can you pray for my little dog to come home.
I am her world and she is mine.
Thank you so much.
Warm Regards
Clare

Urgent Prayer Request for TJ the Dog

From Steve a friend of this blog:

A childhood friend contacted me yesterday, and informed me their dog TJ is near death at 10 ½ years of age. They know my story with Sundance, and I ask you all join me in prayers for their do TJ
I feel comfort knowing TJ will return safely to our loving creator, and pray for all of you here, and all animals, to feel peace in the same
Steve Chapman

Update on Giacomo the Cat

From Bonnie from email sent to me:

I posted an update on Giacomo as a comment. He is doing great! Back to normal. I really can't thank you enough for your kindness to me and for the prayers and kind words from everyone. It's been such a source of comfort for me, and I believe it truly made the difference. From what I've learned, a cat that does not eat for 5 days can be in real danger of becoming very ill and is even at risk for completely refusing to eat again. I believe the prayers made the difference. I will update in a week or so as a check in. And I will continue to visit your site and read peoples' petitions for prayers.

Thank you again.

...and from comment she left earlier:

Thank you so much for the prayers that he continues to do well! And, yep, I love his name too :) I wondered about whether or not I should taper his dose. The vet did not say that I should. I thought about asking, but I went ahead and stopped it all together on Wednesday night. The wonderful news is, he is back to his normal eating-- 2 days without the appetite stimulant. So good to know though, that resuming the meds was helpful for your boy; I will certainly keep that in mind if his appetite declines. Thanking you all for your prayers. A very big thank you to Esther for answering my request immediately, and for creating this site. I was completely at a loss and turned to prayer and you all.. And it worked. And I felt comforted, even before my cat improved. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you. And I will continue to pray for all your petitions posted here, as I feel a part of a wonderful group that truly makes a difference.

Prayer Request for Mikey the Dog

From Nancy:

Please pray for my cousin's dog Mikey. He has spots in his lungs and they recenty found a tumour near his leg. Please pray this tumour is benign and that Mikey can live with this bump near his leg.

May all the spots and the bump be just coincidental. May the lord bless this family with Mikey's health recovery.

Amen

Prayer Request for Jakie the Bird

From Leslie at the Wild Bird Rehab. Haven:

Rosa, a wonderful woman who answers the Haven's helpline on Monday afternoons and Thursday afternoons and has rehabbed a few birds, needs your kind thoughts and prayers to bring her companion cockatiel Jakie back home. Jakie slipped out this afternoon in Wahiawa along Kilani street. Please send out some positive energy to help Jakie find his way home.

Thank you.

Prayer Request for Caesar the Dog

Please keep Caesar in your prayers as he recently underwent surgery for neutering. His owner Mary is a friend of this blog and also a prayer warrior.

Thanks and God bless,

Prayer Request for Bella Reagan the Dog

"Bella Reagan"

From Kate:

I came across your website, and I think its very beautiful, thank you for creating this beautiful pet prayer outlet. I would really appreciate if you could please say a prayer for my beloved pet dog, Bella Reagan. Bella is a sweet, loving, kind, and gentile cocker spaniel. I adopted her 6 years ago from a shelter when she was 6 months old, she had been severely abused by her previous owner, but it never killed her spirit! She is the sweetest dog you could ever meet. Bella has to have surgery tomorrow to have a tumor removed from her back, I would really appreciate any prayers you could send her way. Thank you in advance!

Update on Giacomo the Cat

From Bonnie:

Giacomo is doing much better and eating on his own! He will be on the appetite stimulant through tomorrow. On Thursday, I won't give it to him and pray he eats without it. Thank you again. I'll let you know how he does thursday/Friday and there after. Still praying for the other, so greatly loved, animal companions.

Prayer Request for Cricket and Bear

From Steve in the comment section:

Please pray for Cricket and Bear, that Cricket will stop bullying tiny Bear and Bear won't be traumatized. We are responding as well as we can but could use St . Francis' s help.

Testimony from Anthony Catalano, who prays with those in need of healing at the Blessed Seelos Shrine every Saturday.

2/7/2012
About 8 to 10 months ago Mark brought Daisy to the Seelos Center to pray over her
Daisy is their pet dog and was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The vet said she didn't have much time left.
Mark also confided that since they had no children, it would be devastating for his wife to lose Daisy.
I got a call today(Tuesday) and was told that Daisy had recently gotten a clean bill of health from the vet.
Thank you Fr. Seelos and Glory to God.
God bless you,
anthony

Shared by Mary Jane and used with permission.

Prayer Request for Grommit the Cat

From his owner:

i just came across your blog and was very moved by your story and so happy and full of joy that your beloved Honey came home to you. I am also moved that you are so gracious as to pray for the missing pets of total strangers. So here is my story and i thank you and your prayer group for all the support and kindness that you are offering.

My husband and I have a beloved pet cat "Grommit" who disappeared on Friday 17th February. He is now missing for 4 days and we are all very worried about him. He's never been away this long so any prayers for his safe return will be so gratefully appreciated. Thank you so much

Prayer Request for Daphine the Dog

From Jordan:

Daphine is a just turned 4 y/o puggle who has fallin I'll with a very very inflamed liver. She is like our child and is considered to be by friends family. We ask that you may prayer for her recovery. Thank you. My the lord be with all of you.

The Versatile Blogger Award

One of our friends, Holly of A Life-Size Catholic Blog has graciously awarded this lovely award on the Praying for our Pets blog. Since this blog would not have been a success without all of you and your dedication to our pets, I gladly accept the award on behalf of all our prayer warriors, including Holly!

The Versatile Blogger

With this award comes some rules. I have to post 7 random things about me. I will do so but focusing on anything animal related. I also get to bestow this award on other wonderful bloggers!

7 Random Things About Yours Truly:

1. I received my first pet, a Boxer, when I was a baby.

2. Although I love all kinds of animals, my favorite will always be the dog.

3. I have had many pets...roosters, skunk, squirrels, pigeons, turtles, guinea pigs, rat, rabbits...many of them were pets rescued by my father or mother.

4. I take the death of a pet very hard.

5. I sometimes gauge people on how they treat the elderly, children and animals.

6. When I was a little girl, I wanted a chimp as a pet.

7. I would like to have a horse.

The Award goes to:

1. Adrienne

2. Evann

3. Michelle

4. RA Husky

5. Sushiboofay

6. Jean

7. Mary

Urgent Prayer Request for Giacomo the Cat

From Bonnie:

Please pray for my cat Giacomo. I brought him to the vet on monday for a check up. He was fine. Wednesday he started throwing up continuously. I brought him to the hospital and he checked out okay. But he hasn't eaten since. I brought him to another vet Saturday and they gave him an appetite stimulant. But he is not responding to it. Im so afraid that the multiple vet visits have stressed him out and that he is not going to eat and will die, and it will be my fault for stressing him out in the first place. I'm praying to st. Francis for a miracle for this cat.

Urgent Prayer Request for Muffin the Dog

From the comment section:

Please pray for my little muffin dog she is having seizures and hemoraging. Please pray that she gets well I ask this in the Name of Our Lord Jesus.

Prayer Request for Buffy the Cat

From Katie:

I found your site while looking for prayers for lost cats.

My best friend has lost their darling Buffy. She's disabled and not able to run or jump like most cats.

She escaped the flat and has been missing a little over a day. They live in a busy city and have been looking for her relentlessly but still no sign of her.
Any and all prayers for them and for her would be so appreciated.

Thank you,

Good News - Rexy the Dog

From Lavania:

Dear All,

I would like to thank ra husky, Esther and everyone here for your warm love and wonderful prayers. I've found my dog Rexy he came back home safely last wednesday, he was my life and everything to me. We have happily reunited. LORD has heard our prayers, thank you very much.

Prayer Request for Willow the Cat

From her owner:

Please pray for my beautiful 6 year old Persian cat Willow. She is going to the vet today for issues with congestion/runny nose and lethargy. She also has to be constantly monitored for her kidneys and their levels. Please pray that all of her lab work results are normal and all issues within her are rapidly healed!!! Please pray that she has the strength to overcome all affliction and she be blessed with long healthy life and healthy kidneys/body.

She is my world, my BFF, my heart. Please pray for intercession in her life and that she is blessed with miracles. She is UNCONDITIONAL LOVE personified and I can’t live without her.

Urgent Prayer for Digger the Dog

From Andie:

Please pray for my friend's dog, Digger. He has been diagnosed with cancer. He is the sweetest dog.

Prayer Request for Vincent the Cat

From Angie and Rhona:

we just found your wonderful blogspot – not sure how to use it cos we’re not very techy but please will you (and everyone you know) pray for us: we have 2 beautiful cats, brothers, who are the centre of our universe. On 26th December...7 weeks ago...one of them went missing in the middle of the morning in a supposedly safe, quiet area. We have searched relentlessly, brought in so-called experts, and done everything humanly possible but there is no trace of our little Vincent. We miss him desperately and cannot accept that he is gone forever. Please can you help us by praying and maybe put this on your blog as we don’t know how to do that, so other caring people will pray for him to come home as well ?
Just feel so desperate Esther, thank you from the depths of our hearts.
God bless you.

Blessed Seelos' Miracle - Formerly Paralyzed Maryland Priest Sees Miracle as He Begins Walking

The following article was shared by our friend at the pet prayer blog. Mahalo Lou Ann!:


"...but it certainly was miraculous.” Reaching into his pocket, Father Murray pulled out a small object he carries with him at all times. Encased in a small locket, it houses a relic – a piece of bone – of Blessed Francis X. Seelos, a 19th-century Redemptorist priest under consideration for sainthood, who had been a rector of the same Annapolis parish Father Murray once led. The two also share a good sense of humor and a love for preaching..". You can read the entire article on page 17 here

Updated Prayer Request Eeyore the Rabbit

From Melissa:

Eeyore is now unable to move her limbs and is having wounds from the urinary incontinence. My sister said she's making noises when she tries to clean her even though she has given medications. She needs assistance to get to her drinking bottle but she can still eat and drink without problem. Eeyore is breathing okay at rest, but she struggles to get up.

Urgent Prayer Request for Max the Dog

From Paul:

My 13 year old German Shepard, Max, just returned from surgery yesterday to have his spleen removed. He had a large mass on the spleen that has still not yet been analyzed at the lab as being cancerous or not. I believe my prayers to Jesus and St. Francis were heard. He is recovering well, but please join and help me in prayer that this precious gentle dog, my best friend who I love with all my heart, is cancer free and may live a long and peaceful life. I believe that prayer is strong, please help me pray for Max and all the animals. Thank you so much!!

Update on Zoey the Dog

From Philip: "I'm not living the life I thought I would lead, but it does have meaning, purpose. There is love... there is joy... there is laughter."
― Christopher Reeve
I have been given the chance to right a "success story" about my little girl Zoey. Why not start off with a quote from one of the strongest,bravest and inspiring disabled man I knew of in my lifetime. Christopher Reeve showed the world how to live,love and laugh in the face of having a paralyzed body.Through his strength,he touched the lives of others around him.My story is the same as so many others on this wonderful site,but somehow my Zoey touched and changed my life in a way I never expected.To see this little 12 pound doxie fight back from the moment of her injury is a miracale to behold.She was never scared,I was.She knew when she was in pain ,I didn't.She knew when to start taking her first steps,I wasn't shure.For three years every day when I would come home from work she was there at the front door,whipping her tail back and forth in excitiment.She would then turn and run to her toy bin,shove her nose deep into the bottom and pull out her favorite toy and bring it to me.Yes,true unconditional love.Now it was my turn.I had to be strong for her.I could not let her incredable hound senses get a hold of my fears.Like many others I was lost when it came to a "downed dog".Little did I realize, so were many veterinarians.Yes,one vet actually said he wasn't to knowledgeable in paralyzed dogs! So after our emergency room visit,home we went with our medicines for pain,swelling and stomach protection, to give "crate rest" a try.Or as the e.r. attendent said,a last resort!!Well that night it was straight to the computer to find out all I could on "downed wieners" The first site that came up was Dodgerslist and that would be the only site anyone would need.The information on dodgerslist is unblievable.The forum site is all about interacting with moderators and members who are going through the same situation as you are.The best part is they are there for you 24 hours a day 7 days a week!. They have seen and heard all the stories from the members and can give the best advice available at the time. For me,they gave me the strength I needed to guide Zoey through her crate rest and recovery program of 8 weeks.The healing process is very slow but it comes,and when it comes each little step is it's own little miracle.In Zoeys case it was after 1 week ,urination came back after never losing deep pain sensation.Week 2 was tail wagging more and more.Week 3 was back legs starting to pump along when it was bathroom time in her sling for support.Week 4,5 and 6 was the back legs getting stronger and the feet starting to turn and point forward.As we come up to the 8th week,she has gotten much stronger in the rear and can take steps pretty good on her own now as we "introduce her" back into more of her old life style.Yes,she looks around at all the strange new ramps and mats on the floor and wonders what is it all for.Now,I know what I am doing,I guide her around in my world and together we are both ready for what the future brings and together we are both experiencing "love","joy" and "laughter".

Prayer Request for Rexy the Dog

From Lavania:

Please pray for my Dog Rexy. He has been missing since 03-02-2012 and it's almost a week and he hasn't returned home. We are missing him so much. I'm praying for his safe return and happiness each day.

Regards,

Prayer Request for Bulak the Cat

From the comment section:

Prayer for a Lost Pet
Father
We ask you to help us find BULAK,
my dear pet who is now lost.
I know that you placed animals on the earth
for many reasons, including companionship for man.
I therefore ask you to help us find my lost companion,
and pray that You will keep him safe
and protect him from harm until he is found.
We join our prayers with St. Francis,
St. Anthony of Padua, and all the saints,
and pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Please pray for my lost cat i miss him so much and im so worried.., what iam feeling now is like a mother who lost her child. I hope and pray that Bulak will soon find his way home or someone bring him back to me. I also pray for others who lost their pet.

Update on Gava the Cat

From Jan:

Thank you, talked to my son last night and the test results came back and little Gava has a bladder infection. The vet has given her some antibiotics to take so hopefully this will clear up for her. Thank you for remembering Gava in prayer and thought.

Bless you and this blog.

Urgent Prayer Request for Bella the Cat

From Lorraine:

Who has leukemia and is very sick

Urgent Prayer Request for Sable the Puppy

From Dawne:

She is a multi-brown cocker spaniel. Who went missing while on a walk when she jerked away suddenly and took off. This puppy is prone to seizures and requires medication daily. Your aid thru prayer would be a blessing. We with her a safe and steady return home to us. Thank you and God bless.

Prayer Request for Gava the Cat

From Jan:

THIS MORNING MY SON CALLED ABOUT HIS KITTY, GAVA.
HE TOOK HER TO THE VET AND APPARENTLY THERE IS SOME KIND OF BLADDER ISSUE GOING ON.

GAVA WAS GIVEN SOME PAIN MEDICATION AND MY SON WILL COLLECT A URINE SAMPLE FROM THE KITTY AND TAKE IT IN.
PLEASE REMEMBER GAVA IN PRAYER THAT THIS IS SOMETHING EASILY TAKEN CARE OF. GAVA IS SUCH A SWEET GIRL
AND IS VERY MUCH LOVED.

I AM GOING TO SEND MY SON A LINK TO YOUR BLOG.

BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU,

Good News - Maggie the Dog

From Patty: I want to thank everyone for their wonderful prayers. We (many people in the neighborhood) searched throughout the area for Maggie with no luck. On Sat evening 2/4 at approx. 6:30 my son opened the garage to and thank you God, Maggie ran through to hid under my be in safety. She is happy and healthy. Thank you God.

Urgent Prayer Request for Brownie the Cat

From Florette:

Please pray for my sister's pet cat, Browny. She has been constipated for several days and has become listless. My sister took her to the vet who has put her on some medicines. He hopes the medicine will work or else she will have to undergo surgery. She is too weak to undergo any sort of surgery. Kindly pray for her complete recovery. Thanks for your prayers.

Update on Lily the Dog

From Ann:

Just want to say thank you for all your prayers. Lily is better already. Shes back to her old self. Hehe i believe god answered all our prayers. May we all continue praying for other animals who are sick, dying and missing....Thank you so much again. May god bless you and your family always.

Update on Charlie the Dog

From Angela:

My name is Andrea I emailed u a couple of days ago about my dog Charlie he needed prayers he was really sick after eating a peach pit. I want to say thank u for your prayers he is better now and home with us he is on a lot of meds. This was truly a miracle God is good and so r all his angels and saints.

Feast of St. Blaise - Bishop, Martyr and Healer of Wild Animals

Picture source

This morning at Mass I learned of another saint who healed animals.  According to legend, because of persecution, he withdrew to a cave in the mountains.  The sick or wounded wild animals would go to look for him for healing.  But they would not interrupt him if he was at prayer.  Then we would heal them.

The following is an excerpt from Butler's The Lives of the Saints:

When persecution arose, he withdrew by divine direction to a cave in the mountains which was frequented only by wild beats. These he healed when they were sick or wounded, and they used to come round him to receive his blessing. Hunters, who had been sent to secure anmals for the amphitheater, found the saint surrounded by the beasts, and, though greatly amazed, they seized him and took him to Agricolaus. On their way they met a poor woman whose pig had been carried off by a wolf; at the command of St. Blaise, the wolf restored the pig unhurt.

Dear St. Blaise, healer of animals that were either wounded or sick, pray for all our pets.

Prayer Request for Maggie the Dog

From the comment section:

Please pray for our beloved dog Maggie, she got out of the back yard today and we cannot find her. We love her very much and want her home. In Jesus name we pray.

Update on Sarah the Cat

From Bianca:

I just wanted to update you on how Sarah is doing. The vets diagnosed her problem as some type of abstraction and after successful surgery they removed a large ball of tinsel. She is recovering beautifully and the prayers worked!

Thank you and God Bless!

Bianca, Lola, Sarah, and the whole family

Urgent Prayer Request for Eeyore the Rabbit

"Eeyore"

From my friend Melissa:

My sister's rabbit, Eeyore, is deteriorating. She's having more difficulty standing and hopping. She can still eat, but is drinking less water. Please continue praying for her and my sister, Maureen. Thanks again for your prayers.

Prayer Request for Madison the Dog

From Philndiana in the comment section:

Please say a prayer for my dog that someone stole. That she is okay and help her find her way home as we miss her terribly....I cannot believe I forgot to include my baby's name. My stolen dog is named Madison. Please pray for her safe return back to us. I wake in the a.m. crying and I fall asleep at night crying. We spend hours everyday searching.
Thank you so much!!!