Sad News - Lucky the Dog

From Cindy-Jane:

... with a heavy heart, I wish to inform you that my pet, Lucky, died yesterday... I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to you and everyone who has offered their prayers for Lucky’s recovery. Only the good Lord can repay your kindness towards my baby boy, Lucky. No words can express the sadness and heartache I am going through, but I believe that through time and with the beautiful memories that Lucky has left me, I will heal in time..

Prayer Request for Lu the Cat

From Darcie:

Both my sister and niece died, sis in '07 and her daughter this February. They left behind their kitty, Lu. I've been so worried about getting him from Colorado to Wisconsin. Please pray that he can come home to me soon without so many worries to bear. I need prayers badly

Urgent Prayer Request for Griffin the Dog

From comment section:

I am so amazed to find you at this time of need for my little 3 yr. old Pekingnese Poodle mix who ruptured discs in his back - had surgery 1 week ago- has a spinal cord bruising . He is still in the hospital at UC Davis and we are hoping he will be able to heal and walk again. Right now he is paralyzed. Thank you for interceding in his behalf. His name is Griffin.

Prayer Request for Meika the Dog

From Dawn:

dear lord, please guard and protect our dog meika, please place a hedge of protection around her, and please let her be found, by honest and caring individuals. She has never been out in the wilderness, gone for 4 days now, please give our family, peace, patience, faith and hope... In Jesus Christ name I pray.. amen..

Update on Anya the Dog

From Enrique:

Thank you all for your prayers concerning Anya, it has been a difficult week. We went to see her yesterday and she looked like a completely different dog from last week: healthier, happier, stronger. Praise The Lord! The lady who keeps her seems to have a much better disposition to take better care for her. I believe all your prayers had a lot to do with this. At present Anya is still with this lady, but doing much better. She has had a flea treatment, and has had medicine on her wounds. She still has a way to go and still needs your prayers for what is best for her as well as the rest of the animals in that household. Also the woman Kathy (her keeper) needs prayers that God will keep her eyes open to what is best for each of these animals, and that she will stop from taking on more than she can handle. She means well, but she just does not have the proper resources or energy to take care of all these animals. Please pray also that if need be she would release Anya to a better home. Please continue to pray for Martin that he can receive a peace concerning this dog, and what is the right thing to do for her, as well as his constant worry about employment. Thank you so much for your prayers, Anya could not have made such a comeback within a week without them. Please pray that God continues to protect her until the Lord provides the correct answer as to where she should be. Also pray for her keeper Kathy, that The Lord provides for her and the animals if it is The Lord's will that she keep them. Thank you so much! May The Lord bless you and keep you covered under His Precious Blood. Amen.

Urgent Prayer Request for a Pet Cockatiel Mutu

From Kyle:

My pet cockatiel flew away on June 14th 2013 around 7:30 in the morning. I was transporting him over my neighbors because I was going on vacation and she watches him...long story short I layed the cage outside for a few minutes and there's an opening outside of the cage one of the doors where I put his food in was broken and as soon as I touched the cage he flew right out... It's been almost 2 weeks now he's been gone he was last seen last week on wensday... I've tried everything... I put flyers up talk to alot of businesses and they put flyers up of him, he's on Craigslist... I have a pet amber alert on him... Yes it's reall look it up online petamberalert.com, I'm 17 and this bird is my life he was like my son I took exceptional care of him, the best of everything he got, from food to toys to vet care, I miss the little guy I'm hoping he's still alive, I've tried everything... I need The Lord to help me on this one. So please help me pray for mutu my cockatiels return back home! This is where he belongs... I'd be the happiest person if I'd got him back... So please help me pray Thanks

Prayer Request for Princess the Cat

From Wanda: Please pray for the safety of my cat we are very devastated I have put fliers all over town in the newspapers and windows of stores contacted the animal control and shelters, hospital she has been seen in different part of the neighborhood. she got spooked by fireworks and she ran and has been lost trying to find her way back Home please pray I want her back home with us not any other family. god bless and thanks you.

Prayer Request for Bo the Dog

From Brian:

Please pray for my dog Bo who I had to adopt out. I feel like I betrayed my best friend, bur supposedly a vet was going to adopt him. Her practice took him in not the vet herself. I was devastated as the friend who made the arrangement me she would adopt him her self. It is his vet of 21 years and I believe it was a misunderstanding and I pray that God looks over him. My heart is broken but I will heal up I just hope my dog gets a good home and is treated right he is 10 yrs old a black lab very kind hearted and gentle. God please forgive me and protect my dog.

God please look over my dog Bo a ten year old Black lab who has a kind heart and is very gentle . I pray that he gets a good home as he is up for adoption. A vet was supposed to adopt him herself which is why I did it along with the fact he has health problems. He is at the vets but she is not personally going to adopt him. I pray God you protect him and find him a good home.

Urgent Prayer Request for Anya the Dog

From Enrique:

I really need prayer. Please, please find it in your heart to pray to save a neglected dog named Anya. This dog came from a kill shelter (where they euthanize dogs that are not adopted), and through much effort on our part (my best friend and I), we finally got Anya placed at the home of a lady who supposedly "rescues" animals. Regrettably, Anya is close to death now, due to the neglect and poor nourishment and health conditions this "dog rescuer" has provided. We need to save this poor dog before it's too late. If we tell the authorities, Anya will most likely end up at the kill shelter and will probably be put down. Please pray that the lady will give her up to our care. We are desperate and guilt ridden because we got poor Anya in this situation, thinking we were actually saving her life. Please pray that The Lord will open doors for us to rescue this dog and save her life through our care and that this woman will find it in her heart to give her to us. For The Lord, NOTHING is impossible. Thank you! We are going over to the woman's house on Sunday to ask her to give us the dog and let us take care of it. The dog is close to death by now. Please pray that she hands over poor Anya without any trouble and that we can save this poor dog's life before it's too late. My best friend Martin is a nervous wreck over this and is ridden with guilt over having trusted this woman to take care of this dog. He can't stop crying and says he could never forgive himself if anything happens to the dog. Please, pray, pray for victory. If the Holy Spirit gives you a word as to how we should proceed, please let me know. God bless you.

Urgent Prayer Request for Kiley the Dog

From Jan:

My 4 year old Westie Kiley has been very sick. She has been vomiting periodically for several months and lately the past two days. Over the past four months we have taken her to several vets and she has had many tests and procedures. They do not know what is causing her illness. Please pray for her. I love her very much, she is my buddy and an old soul. God gave her to me for a reason and I pray that he heals her because she helps me with my illness. Thank you.

Sad News - Kisses the Dog

From Emil:

she already passed away yesterday, tuesday. i would like to thank all who have prayed for Kisses. she doesn't feel any pain now... she is with her Creator now... i will surely miss her

Urgent Prayer Request for Lucky the Dog

"Lucky"

From Cindy-Jane:

May I request a prayer for my 3 month old puppy, Lucky, please? He's a 3-legged stray puppy that my fiance and I rescued about a month ago. Lucky was diagnosed for Canine Distemper and the vet told us that he might not survive this. I've been crying since I got the news yesterday.. I'm at lost. Please, please, please if you can spare a moment to say a prayer for my puppy, Lucky. Thank you and God bless.

Urgent Prayer Request for Bauer the Dog

From comment section:

Please pray for Bauer a dear dear friends most adorable ever loving black lab. He needs your prayers now.

Urgent Prayer Request for Kisses the Dog

From Emil:

please... urgent prayers for Kisses... my dog, my friend, my baby... she's 13 years old and very weak, i need all your help... please pray hard for her recovery

Urgent Prayer Request for Panther the Cat

"Panther"

From Heidi:

PLEASE everyone who reads this PRAY and PRAY hard for my young Panther kitty boy. He has thrown a clot and is in congestive heart failure. He is at the vet but the prognosis is grim. Hs is only 8 years old.. PLEASE pray for a miracle so he can come home and be healthy again.

Panther is sedated and will be over night and then they will tell me the prognosis. PLEASE continue Praying for him -Ben is lost without him!

Urgent Prayer Request for Shalom the Dog

"Shalom"

From Patti:

Please pray for Shalom..her kidneys aren't doing well..

Urgent Prayer Request for Jethro the Dog

From Teresa:

urgent prayers needed for my friends dog jethro. . please; and thank you.

Urgent Prayer Request for Judy's Pet Dog

From Judy:

please pray for my 14yr old chihuahua she is fading fast and my heart is broke her name is Puss thank you and God bless

Prayer Request for Shockey Man the dog

"Shockey Man"

From Hayden:

This is my little Shockey Man who is fighting for his life right now due to a little altercation with a way bigger dog!! He needs all the prayers he can get!! He has multiple severe problems!! He may be blind in both eyes, may have to remove his right eye, possible brain damage, spine damage, can't walk or stand without falling on his side, and his rbc are very very low and that is a major problem things are very critical for him especially since he only weighs 1 pound!!! So when you say your prayers please remember my Shockey Man!! He is such a fighter and I know that with is amazing strength and fight and with the extremely amazing power of prayer he can be healed and will survive!!!

Prayer Request for Bullet the Cat

From Sarah:

Please pray for my 11 year old kitty, Bullet. He is severely constipated... Have taking him to the vet three times. He has had three enemas and IV fluid. Please pray that he will feel better and be able to pass his bowels. Thank you. He means so much to me. xoxox

Urgent Prayer Request for Mommy Cat

From Anu: "...One of my feral cats is not doing well. She is really sick and too smart to go in the trap. Makes my heart break every time I see her. Please do pray for her. Her name is Mommy cat since she is the mommy of my other kitties." This was included in an email my friend Anu sent me. Please pray for her little feral cat. Mahalo!

Prayer Request for Mitsy the Dog

From comment section:

Please pray that my dog Mitsy comes home soon I am the only one she trusts and I miss her so Much she is treated like child please pay she comes home.

Prayer Request for Caroline the Dog

"Caroline"

From Wendy:

Sweet Caroline is doing great. She will visit the dr today for a bandage change. Hopefully he will deliver nothing but good news. She is loving her new foster mom and dad. Caroline has a long road ahead of her but with all the love and support her journey becomes a little bit easier. Please keep your prayers for her, TY!

Urgent Prayer Request for Cooper the Dog

From Sue:

We are not having much luck with animals this month...as I need a lot of requested prayers for my mothers little cooper, he is in the doggie hospital with low blood platelets and bruising. He is bleeding internally but the don't know where..please ask god to touch him and heal him. Thank you and God bless..

Prayer Request for Grise the Cat

From Lou Ann:

...A dear friend in ..., CT, had a very dear feline friend, "Grise", also known as Smoky, who visited with her each day complete with receiving a saucer of cream in the garden. "Grise" has not been seen now for a week or two and upon inquiry to another neighbor it was reported that "Grise" had gone for a ride with another neighbor to a nearby town and disappeared in the strange surroundings. My friend is heartbroken and deeply misses her special feline friend. If I might request prayers for perhaps a miracle/intercession of Grise's safe return through holy St. Anthony and St. Felix of Nola, St. Jude, St. Benedict, St. Martin. Thanks most especially!

Prayer Request for Leo

From Deeda:

May I request a prayer for my 13-yr old furboy, Leo. He has not been eating and has since lost so much weight. I'm at a lost and have no idea what else to do. God bless --

Urgent Prayer Request - Spotty the Cat

"Spotty"

From Mary:

Please intercede for the safe return of Spotty. May he be protected from all dangers. I ask the help of the arcangels and all the angels to bring back Spotty. I also ask for healing of Spotty's kidney disease and FIV. Thank you and glory be to God!

Urgent Prayer Request for Marbles the Dog

From comment section:

Please pray for the healing of my sweetest dog, Marbles, the Yorkie. He has a collapsed trachea and an enlarged heart. Please make him well. I cannot imagine a life without him. He always wakes me up with his love and kisses. I cherished my baby boy so much. I am rushing to go home every afternoon from work to see him jumping with joy to carry him. Tears had frequent my eyes since this happened. Please help him recover, dear patron saint of animals, all the angels in heaven, dear Lord, I beg of you.

Urgent Prayer Request for Darla the Dog

From Wendy:

Please say many, many prayers for Darla the dog, she was severely traumatized to the point that her fear and survival insticts trump her need to take sustinence. No tail wag in over 12 hours, so please keep her in your prayers.

Prayer Request for Sophie the Dogs

From the comment section:

Please pray for my two missing dogs. They wandered off the morning of July 9th and have not returned. Sophie is a German Shepard/ Border Collie mix and Sophie is a Beagle. I live out in the country on a small farm and have looked and looked. But still no sign of them of were they might have gone. Just a paw print on the back parts of the farm. I really don't know what else to do. I've looked and prayed so much it all just hurts. I want my babies to come home. Pleas help. Thank you.

New Patron Saint of Animals - St. Benedict

St. Benedict

Picture source.

Today Holy Mother Church celebrates the Feast of St. Benedict.  He is known as the father of western monasticism.  He is very well known for his miraculous jubilee medal. and for his rules for daily living.

Interestingly, he is also known for helping domestic animals.  It would be a good idea to pin the St. Benedict's medal on your pet's collar or cage.  The following is from the EWTN page:

"...Even domestic animals have been visibly aided by it when infected with disease."

So Happy Feast of St. Benedict everyone! He is now one of this blog's patron saints.

Prayer To St. Benedict

O glorious St. Benedict, 

sublime model of all virtues,

pure vessel of God's grace! 

Behold me, humbly kneeling at thy feet. 

I implore thy loving heart to pray for me (and my pet N_______) before the throne of God. 

To thee I have recourse in all the dangers which daily surround me. 

Shield me against my enemies, inspire me to imitate thee in all things. 

May thy blessing be with me always, so that I may shun whatever God forbids 

and avoid the occasions of sin.

Graciously obtain for me from God those favors and graces of which I stand so much in need,  in the trials, miseries and afflictions of life. 

Thy heart was always so full of love, compassion, and mercy 

towards those who were afflicted or troubled in any way. 

Thou didst never dismiss without consolation and assistance any one who had re-course to thee. 

I therefore invoke thy powerful intercession,

 in the confident hope that thou wilt hear my prayers and obtain for me the special grace and favor I so earnestly implore (mention it), if it be for the greater glory of God and the welfare of my soul.

Help me, O great St. Benedict, to live and die as a faithful child of God, to be ever submissive to His holy will, and to attain the eternal happiness of heaven. Amen.

Prayer is from EWTN and has been slightly modified in order that we can pray for our pets.

Urgent Prayer Request for Nitro George the Dog

From Sue:

Please pray for our doggy Nitro George as he became paralyzed from a fall today and lost functions of his bladder...he is in a pet hospital and in gods hands right now.

New Resource Site - Missing Pet Partnership

Thanks to a friend of this blog (Treefrog on Facebook) for this resource to help if your pet is missing. Missing Pet Partnership).

Missing Pet Partnership is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to reuniting lost companion animals with their owners/guardians. We currently offer phone consultations services using volunteers trained to coach families in how to recover a lost dog or cat. Our website offers behavior-based lost pet recovery tips and referrals to lost pet services. We are pioneers of cutting edge lost pet recovery techniques like pet detectives with search dogs, lost dog protests, window tagging to market lost dogs in a community, and motion activated wildlife cameras with feeding stations to detect and capture displaced/lost cats. Through our Missing Animal Response course, MPP trains rescue groups, animal shelter staff and volunteers, and other animal industry professionals interested in launching community-based lost pet services.

Prayer Request for Chaos the Dog

From comment section:

Please pray for our dog Chaos, he is a 4 year old Shiloh shepard. We are awaiting tests results for cancer. I can never express the profound love we have for our family member. He was God's answer to our daughters difficult journey thru a dark time.

Urgent Prayer Request for Joey the Dog

From Rebecca Amy:

Please pray for my Min Pin little Joey as he recovers from Orthopedic Surgery after breaking his leg. Little Joey has never been away from us until now. He will be discharged Monday, until then our hearts are heavy knowing he hurting and scared.

Urgent Prayer Request for Tuxie the Cat

From Treefrog:

Please pray that I find my lost cat, Tuxie. Please, help me. I have had him eleven years and he is my dearest little angel. Please pray that he is protected and reunited with me. Thank you and God Bless You all.

"Tuxie"

Urgent Prayer Request for Trouble the Dog

From Susie:

MY baby Trouble is having her surgery tomorrow morning, Lord willing.Talked to her vet just now told her about Trouble collapsing yesterday ,she is going to do an EKG in the morning before surgery,then call me and let me know results of it & talk about maybe doing some blood work if need be .All DEPENDS ON THE EKG RESULTS ! Please pray for Trouble,that God will touch her, heal her of what ever cause yesterday?? And that she will come thru surgery fine and finally for God to make ways for me to pay for all this can we are on monthly income,so it makes it harder ...but with GOD ALL things are possible ,and they ALL work for the Glory of God. God's will be done not mine ! Thank you

Prayer Request for Cody and Bailey the Dogs

"Cody"

From Lee Ann:

I am requesting Prayers for a safe return of Cody my cocker spaniel who has been missing since 12-19-12 from Linden NJ. Please pray that we get him back safely. His twin sister Bailey misses him and needs him. I would also like to add Bailey to the prayer list because she injured her leg and may need surgery. Bailey just had surgery on her laryx due to trouble breathing.

Urgent Prayer Request: Mia the Puppy

From Mary:

Please pray for Mia. She is a 7 week old puppy who was diagnosed with Provo virus. My son has been taking her to the Vet during the day so that they can administer meds, etc. It's heartbreaking to see her ups and downs. He is to the point where he's thinking of putting her down. She is very sick. Please pray for her. At this point she needs a miracle. I would so appreciate it. Thank you.

Urgent Prayer Request for Waffles

From Darlene:

...Please pray for Waffles,she is battling parvo virus-fighting for her life. Thank you. God bless.

Urgent Prayer Request for Frado the Dog

From Darlene:

St.francis,please pray for Frado the dog duct taped to the fence in Kentucky. pray healing goes well. bless him. amen

Sad News - Bundles the Kitten

From Sandra:

a sad update on the little kitten Bundles he passed over to the rainbow bridge this morn but with prayers he got there save so tk you again .

Urgent Prayer Request for Winnie the Horse

From Stephanie:

I would welcome any prayers for my beloved horse, Winnie. She's dealing with a serious, possibly fatal or crippling ailment called "laminitis". Inflammation attacks the inside of her hooves and it is very painful and awful. I'm doing everything I can. She has recovered once before from this. She's one of my best friends, I've known her since her birth 12 years ago.

Prayer Request for Marshall the Cat

From comment section:

My Marshall who was as healthy as any healthy Cat has come down with a unknown illness he is in ICU with not a very good response care and medicine. He like his brother who is presently healthy is so precious to us. He is rather young at 8 years old. He means so much to us this hurts so badly I cannot describe the pain of possibly losing him at this time. I am not religious but have come to the point of desperation and myself have prayed being brought up Catholic. It sure is different with myself getting older how we change. I love my Marshall so much. I can no longer see the screen as these tears do not want to stop. Thank You

Prayer Request for Chewie the Dog

From Lou Ann:

An online friend from Tennessee lost her mother last week, and related to me that she has felt especially sad for her mother's dog, Chewie, as Chewie has been found crying in the night missing his human mom. The family is doing everything to help and comfort Chewie, and he is well-loved and cared for, but it was just so sad. Thought I would ask you if a prayer request might be posted for prayers for Chewie, God Bless him, to help him through this difficult time. Many many thanks, always,

Sad News - Chelsea Rose the Cat

From Lou Ann:

Sadly, but with heartfelt thanks for all the prayers, sharing with you and all the prayer pals, Chelsea Rose, the 22-YO sweet sweet cat, "crossed over" to Heaven yesterday, June 30. Was able to be at home and without discomfort these last days, and loved upon by her human Mom and Dad who loved her every minute of her 22 years with them. All the prayers and thoughts are so very deeply appreciated. Even though they know how blessed they were to have Chelsea with them for 22 wonderful years, understandably Susan and Bill are deeply mourning this precious girl. Prayers for Susan and Bill to help them through this difficult time are especially appreciated, too.

Prayer Request for Starsky the Cat

From Christy:

Hello, I have contacted you before for prayers for one of my kitten, Cinnamon that has since passed away from Feline Leukemia. I am in need of further prayers for one of our outside cats - Starsky. We had amputate one of his rear legs last Thursday. He came home on Saturday - at that time he was eating well & drinking - however, as of today my husband had to take him back to the vet for another pain shot and he is running a fever. The vet gave him antibiotics and another pain shot. I am worried about the fever. Starsky is only 1 1/2 years old - does NOT have feline leukemia - and other than his amputated leg fairly healthy. Please pray for his fever to break and for a full recovery. Thank you,

Urgent Prayer Request for Bundle the Kitten

From Sandra:

emergency can u pls pray for my friends rescued little kitten called Bundle it is touch an go at the vets tk u so much

Prayer Request for Trouble and Spunky

From Susie:

I need prayers for Trouble, she will be taken to vet Tues. s they can look at a big black thing under her mouth (be under the chin to us) .it is as big around as a quarter and about 1/4 to 1/2 ins. big now.She won't her her head up for us and she yelped when given her meds. this past week, s I know it's getting sore on her now.They told us about a year ago this would happen, not sure yet what it is, she has had 2 small cyst already taken off her about 1 & 1/2 yeas ago.We are deciding surgery would be best for her since it is getting bigger.TY Need Prayers for Spunky, she shows early signs of kidney failure ad went back today to get an urine sample /possibly blood work to see what is going on with her now.

Prayer Request for Princess the Dog

From Susie:

I have another dog Princess that is vomiting and upset stomach really bad( take my word for it ) ,need prayers for her.Prayer God will calm her stomach dog & make her better, please? She also has seizures at times ,but today she is just sick !! thank you