Urgent Prayer Request for Krista the Cat

From Diane:

Please pray for our cat Krista. She has lost of lot of weight and the vet thinks she has either diabetes or kidney disease. We are waiting for test results.

Prayer Request for Chaios the Cat

From Georgette:

Please pray that my cat Chaios comes home he has been missing for 5 days and we miss him and want him home

Prayer Request for Bob the Cat

From the comments section:

Bob showed up at my home 6 wks ago. His owner lives not far from here (so Bob is familiar with this area) but would not keep him inside. We had freezing temps and I would put him a spare room @ night. I was afraid my cats would not accept him. We became very bonded as I searched for a good home for him (I have 6 cats & 2 dogs. All indoor pets). I found someone that wanted Bob and agreed to keep him indoors. Bob went to his new home approx 15 miles away on February 17th and managed to get outside on the 19th. Last seen on the 21st.I have posted signs and announced him missing on our local live radio station. Bob is approx 1yr old, tame, friendly and smart. If Bob would try to travel back to me his main obstacles are a county highway and Interstate Hwy to cross. I have been praying he find his way back here and have had very strong dreams that he does. Please pray the close bond we formed will allow Bob to come here and have a home with us for life. Thank you

Urgent Prayer Request fror Chloe the Dog

From Joey and Gaby:

Please pray for my dog Chloe that three days ago became mysteriously ill . It is not known by the vets what she could possibly have. At this point her heart is somewhat enlarged and her blood is not coagulating in a timely fashion. I believe in miracles.

Prayer Request for Rocky the Dog

From Valery:

Please pray for my little "Grandpuppy " Rocky, a chinese crested powderpuff, who has recently been diagnosed with a mineralized prostat that may or may not be cancerous. He will have a biopsy Monday probably followed by surgery. Please pray for a positive outcome. He is so very precious to us all.
Thank You,

Urgent Prayer Request for Spike the Parrotlet and Rocky

From the owner:

Please say a prayer for our little parrotlet, Spike who was rushed to the vet today as he was found very sick in his cage last night. The vet said he was very weak and only gave him a 50/50 chance of survival. Apparently he was eating but his food, etc. was not being absorbed by his body, making him extremely underweight and dehydrated. The next 48 hours are critical as the vet is trying to stabilize him and hand feed him so that he will be strong enough to take antibiotics and meds. Spike has a bonded companion, Rocky who is very lonely and confused as to why Spike is not in his home cage tonite. Please also pray that Rocky does not come down with anything – to lose one, much less both, would be devastating. Please St. Anthony, watch over them and protect them during these next critical days and if it’s God’s will, please return Spike to a healthy state. In your name we pray….Amen.

St. Anthony's Bread & A Message of Thanks to Sts. Francis and Anthony for Cubbie the Dog

From Patricia: Thank you Sts. Francis and Anthony,

I prayed for your help to keep “Cubbie” safe and a nice man found her while trying to find our son. Someone “moved” the lost sign where this nice gentleman could see it as our son swears he didn’t post in that area. Cubbie was lost 2-19-2011 when the front door blew open from a storm, and our son got him back 2-23-11. Thank you, thank you, Sts. Francis and Anthony.

Source of picture and information Catholic Home and Garden.

BTW, for those of you who would like a way of thanking St. Anthony for finding your lost pet, please consider making a St. Anthony's Bread contribution.

Saint Anthony of Padua is also known as the Wonder Working Saint. Following the tradition of the Franciscans, this Saint served the poor and in thanks for favors granted, many take part in the tradition known as St. Anthony's Bread - donations given to buy bread for the poor. Today blessed bread is sold to help the poor and a small piece is saved as a sacramental to keep in times of illness or danger. Saint Anthony had a vision of the Infant Jesus and is often shown holding Him. He is the Patron Saint of things that are lost and Catholics often write + SAG on letters - Saint Anthony Guide.

Update on Princess the Dog

From Angelo:

Just want to update you guys, that my princess is already home, we are now doing home medication for her, all wounds healed up, but we still have to visit the vet after a week to have a blood test to check her kidney function and blood counts. it's her 7th day after she was release from the clinic. It's a good news for us that she recover from the surgery, but we still keep on praying for her full recovery.

Thank you for including my beloved princess to you prayer.

Urgent Prayer Request for Maggie the Dog

From Gregory:

Can you please say a prayer for our special dog Maggie. She is a gentle and loving, 9 year old Bernese Mountain Dog. She developed a fast-growing mast cell tumor in her stomach. She has been on steroids for a week and it has reduced substantially. The doctors say it needs to be reduced more to remove it. She is a strong girl. I know she can beat this. So far she has shown no symptoms. Please pray that it continues to shrink and that the doctors have the wisdom to give her the right care. She has brought so much love into our home and has helped me get through many difficult times in my life. I hope and pray I can do the same for her.

and...

Thank you so much. It has been quite an emotional ride. The first biopsy came back negative. We were so relieved. Then when I brought
her to a vet hospital to have the tumor removed, their biopsy showed it was cancer. And the surgeon said she would only live a week. So if she lives to Friday, she is already a medical miracle. Naturally we will get more opinions.

Thanks for the prayer. We are realistic people but if you saw Maggie you would agree with us. She does not plan on departing us.

Updated Prayer Request for Panther the Cat

From Heidi:

He is a 6 year old black kitty boy who has a neurological problem that keeps him from peeing on his own. This has been controlled for the last 2 1/2 months but suddenly he pees TINY amounts and his bladder is hurting.

PLEASE Pray he can continue to pee ON HIS OWN by emptying his bladder completely one or more times per day for many years. He is such a sweet heart and 6 is too young to be put down.

Prayer Request for Kaypee the Dog

From the comment section:

pls. pray for my lost dog kaypee to be found..thank you!!!

Prayer Request for Sasha the Dog's Owner

From Kieran:

Today a beautiful little dog that belonged to my Aunt passed away. Her name was Sasha and one of her greatest joys was to love and to be loved. She will be missed and I pray that she is safe in Heaven and knows that she was and is loved. I also pray for my two babies who I continue to mourn for. March will mark one year since I lost my babies Taz and Vlooi, my world my everything. I pray they know that my heart is theres always forever and that one day we will be together again.

Please keep Kieran and her auntie in your prayers as theye mourns the loss of their beloved dogs.

Prayer request for Luna the Car

AnonymousT has sent you a link to a blog:

Luna the Boy Cat still missing. Ran off during move on Dec 6, 2009. Was lost and not sure how to get to new location; please pray for his guidance and safe return. I am sure that some kind soul has taken him in and he is re-settled but our little family missing him so.

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Guest Blogger Column: Helpful Tips for Locating a Lost Pet

Mahalo to Tina for offering these useful tips for finding lost pets. Note: Tina's personal opinions with regard to what a pet means to its owners are not necessarily those of this blog's. 

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How to Trace Your Lost Pet

There are some people who believe that there are worse things in the world than losing a pet, but they’re the folks who’ve never experienced the joy of having one. A pet is more than just an animal that lives in your home; it’s a family member, one who must be cared for and loved as much as your children. So when it goes missing, the feeling is akin to losing a loved one. If you’ve lost your pet and are wondering what to do to optimize your chances of getting them back, here are the options available:

- Start the search as early as possible.

- Call to your pet and ask neighbors and bystanders if they have seen your animal.

- Give their description as accurately as you can.

- Check all nooks and corners in your home – your pet could be hiding somewhere after bring frightened by something or someone, or he could be hurt and unable to move. You could so easily lose sight of them, especially if they’re small and can fit in tiny nooks and crannies.

- Get flyers ready as soon as possible and hand them around or put them up where they’re easily visible to passers by – keep the information on the flyers down to a minimum; a photo of your pet and a number to call if he’s spotted or found is enough.

- Visit animal shelters in your vicinity instead of just calling them to see if your pet has been brought there; you may be able to identify your pet even if he is dirty and disheveled and nothing like the description you provide or the flier you circulate.

- Check with government agencies that are responsible for picking up strays, especially if your pet does not have any form of formal identification like a collar or a tag.

- Visit shelters and other holding locations for stray animals every few days to see if your animal has turned up.

- Call highway departments and check with shelters for animals that have been reported dead – it’s hard to stomach the fact that your pet is no more, but this way, you at least get closure and can grieve your pet before moving on.

- It’s hard to search for and find birds and smaller animals like hamsters and gerbils because they can hide in many places and are not easily identifiable, unless of course your pet is a bird that is colorful and exotic. Also, cats and dogs tend to find their way home if they’re able to, so you need to accept the fact that they could be hurt and also prepare for the worst if the days go by and you don’t find any sign of your pet.

- Some pets turn up even after days of being missing with no sign of them; others turn up dead; and yet others remain a mystery forever. If your pet is missing, do all you can to find him; but at the same time, prepare for the worst and move on with your life.

By-line:
This guest post is contributed by Tina Marconi, she writes on the topic of online vet tech schools . She welcomes your comments at her email id: tinamarconi85[@]gmail[.]com.

Update on Oakley the Puppy

From Fran:

Oakley settled down. My "guidance" suggested that I start obedience training to keep his little Brittany-Beagle brains busy. No accidents and nowhere near the insanity of last night.
God bless and many thanks!