O God, who has made all the earth and every creature that dwells therein: Help us, we pray you, to treat with compassion the living creatures entrusted to our care, that they may not suffer from our neglect nor become the victims of any cruelty; and grant that in caring for them we may find a deeper understanding of your love for all creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
R.I.P.: Max had been suffering with Fibrosarcoma for over a year now. He had 18 radiation treatments and had been given four different kinds of Chemotherapy at 3 week intervals.
I thank you so very much for your prayers for his soul.
01/09/12
Eight
Dog (female)
5 years
Eight was diagnosed about five months ago with a very aggressive and rare renal (kidney) lymphoma (cancer). The cancer briefly responded to the first protocol (treatment) but quickly returned even stronger. It briefly responded to the second (totally different) type of treatment, but she is now incontinent (has no control of her bladder), and this treatment appears to be failing too. We are also seeing alternative treatment vets who are simultaneously trying acupuncture and another new, unproven therapy. I feel she is at a very serious point in her illness, and any and all positive thoughts/energy and prayers for her would greatly be appreciated. We rescued her pregnant mom five years ago this month and nursed her and her other siblings when her mom lost the ability due to illness. Her mom and the others survived, and they have all been with us for these past five years...all healthy, until recently with Eight. Thank you for this ser!
vice/ministry. We ALL--including Eight and her family (human and animal)--sincerely appreciate it!
01/09/12
Maggie
Dog
Pneumonia
01/02/12
Bentley
Dog (mixed Lab)
14 years
Thank you for all the prayers Bentley received this year. He is happy and healthy on this New Year\'s Eve. Many thanks to pet ministry members.
12/31/11
Willie
Cat (male)
3 years
Please pray with me that I find my cat Willie. He went missing this Thanksgiving weekend. He's an indoor only cat but there was something that happened which scared him and he ran out very scared. He's my best friend and I really miss him. I've looked for him on foot but haven't found him and I'm about to post flyers. Please pray, and thanks very much for your help.
11/28/11
Feral cats in downtown Atlanta
There are at least four cats in the area near the Richard B. Russell building where I work downtown. I try to feed them during the week, but they have no food on the weekend and no shelter at any time. We haven't been successful in trapping any of them. I ask for your prayers for their safety and well-being. Thank you.
01/18/11
Furby
Dog (Pekingese)
12 years
I am asking for a prayer for my dog, Furby. She is a 12 year old Pekingese, and I love her with all of my heart. A few weeks ago, the vet told me that she had a serious cancer that started in her abdomen and already spread to her lungs. She isn't doing too well. Her breathing is labored, and it's a struggle to get her to eat anything. Please pray for us. We just lost our other dog, Gizmo, 6 months ago. He drowned in our backyard pool, and he was 15 years old. I am still mourning his loss. I don't think I could bear to lose my little Furby. Thank you so much for your prayers and well wishes.
9/12/11
Zeus
Dog (miniature pinscher)
6 years
He's being treated for an infection and they are thnking he might have cancer. He will be treated only three days then if he does well I can take him home. otherwise will have to have him put to sleep. Please pray he has a full recovery.
9/14/11
Beau
Cat (Male, Domestic Short Hair)
5 years
Beau has fatty liver disease. He has a feeding tube for that. He is now at Georgia Veterinary Specialists for subcutaneous emphysema. He may have to have surgery in the morning. Please pray that he will recover. I have had since the day he was born. He is my little angel. Thank you.
Update: Thank you for all the prayers for Beau. He is doing wonderfully. He seems to be back to his normal self. Thank you again for your prayers, they really helped.
Update: 1/15/12
9/22/11
Sabrina
Cat (female, Siamese)
13 years
Sabrina was diagnosed with severe advanced Dilated Cardiomyopathy on September 29th of this year. She is taking four different kinds of medicine now, i'm trying to stay positive but i've read the survival rate is poor. Your prayers for my sweet kitty is appreciated.
10/06/11
Bella Noel
Dog (female, Black Labrador)
3 years
Bella is a healthy dog except the vet said she is about ten pounds overweight.(She is my sister's dog.) We have cut her food intake a bit, and I take her for these marathon walks, which it will soon be too cold to do. I pray that Bella has lost a few pounds and will keep them off. (We won't know until she goes back to the vet.) It is very important that she has no extra weight because that will put a strain on her joints and could cripple her. She is such a good animal. Please pray for her health and weight loss. Amen.
10/17/11
Caesar
Cat(male, DLH)
2 years
Description of ailment or problem: Caesar wandered away from home a few months ago. He's been seen around the neighborhood recently, but no one can catch him. I miss him so much and would like for him to return home.
11/15/11
Kirby Perez
RIP January 7, 2011
Please pray for all the homeless animals. Here are some of their stories. Click on the photos to read about them.
The St. Francis Pet Ministry adds another dimension to spiritual life at St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church. We provide a forum to explore the remarkable spiritual and unique relationships we have with the animals who provide us with comfort and companionship.
