Prayers For Animals And Pets

We have collected some of the best prayers for Animals and Pets to use in request to God. May these prayers for safety bring you comfort and peace of mind. May these prayers for strength encourage your spirit and strengthen your faith. See also Blessings Animals And Pets

Blessing of animals can be either of the animal or of the human-animal relationship, and can apply to pets and other companion animals, or to agricultural animals and working and other animals which humans depend on or interact with.

Blessing of Animals

Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired Saint Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.

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A Pet Blessing

Dearest God, Heavenly Father
maker of all living creatures,
we ask you to bless (name of pet),
who brings so much joy into our lives.
By the power of Your love,
enable him (her) to live according to your plan.
May we always praise You for all Your beauty in creation.
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
Blessed are You, God, in all Your creatures!

— Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation.

Here is the more common Prayer for Animals, which is attributed to Schweitzer, although he was probably not the author. This version is from Animals, Nature and Albert Schweitzer

Prayer for the Animals #1

When you walk through a storm,
Hold your head up high,
And don’t be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm,
There’s a golden sky,
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind, Walk on through the rain,
Though your dreams be tossed and blown…
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,
And you’ll never walk alone…….
You’ll never walk alone.
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,
And you’ll never walk alone…….
You’ll never walk alone.

— By Albert Schweitzer

A Prayer for Animals #2

Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends, the animals,
especially for animals who are suffering:
for any that are hunted or lost of deserted
or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put to death.
We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them
we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us, ourselves, to be true friends  to animals
and so to share the blessings of the merciful.

— Albert Schweitzer

There is a prayer for animals which Schweitzer composed and recited as a child. However it is quite short and is not the one widely known. Here it is, as translated by C. T. Campion, from Memoirs of Childhood and Youth:

O, heavenly Father, protect and bless all things that have breath;
guard them from all evil,
and let them sleep in peace.

— Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer’s Offering

We entreat for them all
your mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them
we ask a heart of compassion
and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us, ourselves,
to be true friends to animals
and so to share the blessings of the Merciful.

— Albert Schweitzer (1875- 1965) Theologian and Humanitarian

A Prayer for Our Friends, The Animals

Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends, the animals.
Especially for animals who are suffering; for any that are
hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put to death.

We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them, we ask a
a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals,
and so to share the blessings of the merciful.

A Prayer For Our Pets

O God, you have redeemed all creation through your eternal Word; Protect our pets, your creatures, who provide us with joy and nonjudgmental companionship; And give us respect for all of your Word-redeemed creation, that we may care for it as stewards of creation. Amen.

A Prayer for Pets

God, Creator of all living things, we ask that as we light our candles, the healing warmth of love will flow into the brokenhearted who are tending their ailing pets.
Give to them Your strength and comfort.
We also pray that the soft glow of light will part the clouds of grief and sorrow to surround our furbabies at the Bridge.

Saint Francis of Assisi, for Sick Animals

Heavenly Father, you created all things for your glory and made us stewards of this creature If it is your will, restore it to health and strength. Blessed are you, Lord God, and holy is your name for ever and ever. Amen

Saint Francis of Assisi, for our Animal Friends

Heavenly Father, our human ties with our friends of other species is wonderful and special gift from You. We now ask You to grant our special animal companions your Fatherly care and healing power to take away any suffering they have. Give us, their human friends, new understanding of our responsibilities to these creatures of Yours. They have trust in us as we have in You; our souls and theirs are on this earth together to give one another friendship, affection, and caring. Take our heartfelt prayers and fill Your ill or suffering animals with healing Light and strength to overcome whatever weakness of body they have.

(Here mention the names of the animals needing prayer).

Your goodness is turned upon every living thing and Your grace flows to all Your creatures. From our souls to theirs goodness flows, touching each of us with the reflection of Your love. Grant to our special animal companions long and healthy lives. Give them good relationships with us, and if You see fit to take them from us, help us to understand that they are not gone from us, but only drawing closer to You. Grant our prayer through the intercession of good St. Francis of Assisi, who honored You through all Your creatures. Give him the power to watch over our animal friends until they are safely with You in eternity, where we someday hope to join them in giving You honor forever. Amen.

(You can make this a Novena for a sick pet, by praying this prayer for 9 consecutive days) 

St. Francis – Pray for Our Pets

A Franciscan Blessing for Our Animal Friends
Prayer for My Pet

In Your infinite wisdom, Lord God,
when You created the Universe
You blessed us with all living creatures.
We especially thank You for giving us our pets
who are our friends and who bring us so much joy in life.
Their presence very often helps us get through trying times.
Kindly bless my pet.
May my pet continue giving me joy and remind me of Your power.

May we realize that as our pets
trust us to take care of them, so we should trust You to take care of us,
and in taking care of them we share in Your love for all Your creatures.
Enlighten our minds to preserve all endangered species
so that we may continue to appreciate all Your creatures.

Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers for Animals and their Families

Hear our humble prayer,
O God,
for our friends, the animals, especially for animals who are suffering:
for animals that are over-worked,
under-fed and cruelly treated;
for all wistful creatures in captivity
that beat their wings against bars;
for any that are hunted or lost or deserted
or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put to death.


Heavenly Father, how great the variety of living things, You have put at our disposal! You told our first parents:

“I give you all the animals of the land.” Bless this animal. May it carry out the function it has been given and may it aid us to think of You its Creator and give praise and thanks to You forever. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.

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If you want to give God thanks for your pet, pray this prayer: 

In Your infinite wisdom, Lord God, when You created the universe you blessed us with all living creatures. We especially thank you for giving us our pets who are our friends and who bring us so much joy in life. Their presence very often helps us get through trying times. Kindly bless my pet. May my pet continue giving me joy and remind me of Your power. May we realize that as our pets trust us to take care of them, so we should trust You to take care of us, and in taking care of them we share in Your love for all creatures. Amen.

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If you’re ready to learn from your pet, say this prayer: 

Help us, dear God, to learn from all wild things. How to live in harmony with our land; how to deal with enemies; how to live in peace with those who are unlike us; how strong is the love of a parent; how the young must learn to grow up; how to enjoy the beauty of strength and life and how to accept death. Amen.

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If you are ready to pray for innocent animals who suffer, pray this prayer: 

Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends, the animals, especially for animals who are suffering: for animals that are over-worked, under-fed and cruelly treated: for all wistful creatures in captivity: for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry. Amen.

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Dearest God, maker of all living creatures, I ask You to bless my pet that brings so much joy into my life. By the power of Your love, enable my pet to live according to Your plan. May we always praise You for all Your beauty in creation, who lives, and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit. Blessed are You, God, in all Your creatures. Amen.

A Prayer For Sick Pets

Heavenly Father, please help us in our time of need, You have made us stewards of (name of pet). If it is Your will, please restore him (her) to health and strength. I pray too for other animals in need. May they be treated with the care and respect deserving of all Your creation. Blessed are You Lord God, and holy is Your name forever and ever. Amen.

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May God, who heals the sick, defends the vulnerable, cares for the poor, and liberates all creation from suffering and injustice, bring us all to that peaceable kingdom when all creatures shall live in harmony and all suffering shall be transformed into joy. Amen.

Prayer for a Pet in Transition or About to Die

“Loving God, our beloved pet and companion, (Pet’s name)
is on his/her final journey. We will miss (Pet’s name) dearly.
We thank you for the gift that he/she has been to us.
Give us hope that, in your great kindness,
you may restore (Pet’s name) in your heavenly Kingdom
according to your wisdom,
which goes beyond our human understanding.”

— Author Unknown

Prayer in Memory of a Pet

Almighty God,
I was fortunate to receive the gift of (pet name) from You
Now that he (she) has left this life,
please help me cope with my loss with strength and courage.
I know that my beloved companion no longer suffers,
and will live on in many fond memories.
May they be treated with the care and respect
As he (she) has enriched my life,
I pray that I may enrich the lives of others. Amen.

— Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation

The Bridge (Pet Loss Comfort)

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth.
It is called “The Rainbow Bridge” because of its
many colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge,
there is a land of meadows, hills and
valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm Spring
weather.
Those old and frail animals are young again.
Those who have been maimed are made whole again.
They play all day with each other.
But there is only one thing missing.
They are not with their special person who
loved them on earth.
So, each day, they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up.
The nose twitches, the ears are up, the eyes are staring, and this one runs from the group.
You have been seen.
When you and your special friend meet,
you take him or her in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again.
You look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then, you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.

— Unknown Author

Prayer For Loss Of A Pet

Dear heavenly Father, You made such a beautiful world and filled it with so much loveliness.. and we thank You for the animals and birds  and particularly for the pets that mean so much to us and which help to brighten the lives of so many people.

But Lord You know that too often the lives of our pets pass away long before we do and it is so hard to say goodbye when a faithful and much-loved animal is finally laid to rest.

So as we say our goodbyes to this special animal that we have all grown to love so much.. we ask for Your loving-comfort to fill each of our hearts.. knowing that we all are feeling an aching void inside.

Look down especially we pray on all those who may be going through a similar heartbreak of losing of their own pet – especially we lift up those people that are old and lonely or infirm and isolated. Draw close to all who are morning the loss of a pet today and may this be a time when each one of us draws closer to You, with grateful thanks for all Your goodness and grace to us , in Jesus name we pray,
Amen.

A Prayer for My Lost Cat

St. Francis and St. Anthony, please come promptly to the aid of this precious cat, and those who love her so, and enable her to find her
way back home, having suffered no ill effects from her separation from her family.
Thank you sweet Jesus for your mercy on this family and their dearly loved cat, and for restoring her to them.
It is in your name we pray,
Amen.

Prayer to St. Anthony for a Lost Pet

St. Anthony Helps find lost pets.

Dear St. Anthony,
you are the patron of the poor and
the helper of all who seek lost articles.
Help me to find the beloved pet I have lost
so that I will be able to make better use of the time that I will gain for God’s greater honor and glory. Grant your gracious aid to all people
who seek what they have lost—
especially those who seek to regain God’s grace.
Amen.

Prayer for Animal Burial

Eternal Spirit, we bring you our grief in the loss of [name of animal] and ask for courage to bear it. We bring you our thanks for [name of animal] who lived among us and gave us freely of his/her love. We commit our friend and companion [name of animal] into your loving hands. Give us eyes to see how your love embraces all creatures and every living thing speaks to us of your love. Amen.

For Our Friends the Animals

19th Century Russian Prayer:

Hear our prayer, O God, for our friends, the animals, especially for those animals that are suffering; for all that are overworked and underfed and cruelly treated; for creations in captivity that bent against the bars; for any that are lost of deserted; for all that are in pain of dying; for all that must be put to death. May those who deal with them have hearts of compassion and gentle hands.

The blessing of a pet dog.

The blessing of a pet dog.

A Covenant Liturgy for Human and Animal Companions

Mindful of our kinship with all living creatures, and our responsibility to care for them, let us renew our covenant with the animals in our care.

Leader: Will you name this creature?

Human: (name of animal is given)

Leader: Will you care for [name], and love and protect him/her, in good times and bad, as long as he/she lives?

Human: I will.

(The human companion is invited to touch/pat/stroke the animal as a sign of the covenant reaffirmed between them.)

We give thanks for the creatures who live alongside us as companions and friends; for their loyalty, love, and trust which enrich our lives and give us joy. May we learn the value of kindness, the power of mercy, the strength of gentleness, and a new spirit of humility. Amen.

— From Animal Rites: Liturgies of Animal Care by the Rev. Andrew Linzey

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