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Prayer Requests For Your Pet

It is so wonderful to be able to have a place to go where you can request prayer for your pet!  By all means, send your people requests too!  Also, if you are grieving the loss of a beloved animal companion, we will pray for you.

You can send prayer requests to Niki Behrikis Shanahan at the following email address.  Please indicate the pet's name, type of pet, and what the ailment is so that we may be specific in our prayers.  Our prayer team will begin praying for you right away!

eternalanimals@comcast.net

See our article called "Praying For Your Pet."

See our "How To Pray" article.

And the prayer of faith shall save the sick.  James 5:15

We recommend Animal Prayer Guide so that you will understand the Scriptures pertaining to prayer, faith, and the promises of God. Spiritual knowledge translates into physical blessings when we activate the Word of God. By studying the Bible Scriptures you will increase your knowledge of God, and learn how prayer and healing can work for you and your animal companion. We are always happy to pray for your pet, but we need to learn how to call on God for help 24/7. To purchase Animal Prayer Guide, click on the graphic below.

Jesus said, when the Son of man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth? (Luke 18:8)
 

Other websites where you can request prayers.

Answered Prayers/Testimonials
 

We would like to share these answers to prayer to encourage you that there is nothing too small or too great for God to do.  If you would like your answered prayer to appear on this list, please be sure to email us with an update.

Request, May 30, 2008

Our 10 year old cat, Widget, got out today and has been missing since noon.  We ask for prayers of his safe and speedy return to us as he is in indoor cat.  Thank you very much.   Helen & Tom

Answered, May 31, 2008

Thank you for your prayers!  Our Widget returned home just before night fall last evening (May 30).  I'm sure it was a result of our and your prayers for his safe return.  Thank you once again.  Helen & Tom

Request, April 29, 2008

I have an elderly neighbor, a lady who is 83, who is going to have to move in with her daughter due to illness, and will have to give her beautiful cat away as the daughter has two dogs.  The cat's name is Buddy.  Please pray with me that God will pick out a good home for him.  She will be moving May 17; her name is Jane.  Wanzie

Answered, May 7, 2008

My neighbor's cat, Buddy, was given to her vet!  He wanted him!  Thanks for your prayers!   Wanzie
 

Request, April 20, 2008

Please pray for our Goat, Diego.  He is only 6 months old and has urinary stones.  He has had two surgical procedures in the past 5 days.  He is a loving affectionate goat, and loved by this family.  Only by God's intervention can he survive this illness. Marcia

Answered, April 28, 2008
 
Prayers of Praise and Joy.  Diego appears to be well!  This could only have happened by God's touch.  Marcia

Request, March 4, 2008

Could you please pray for our cat. His name is Twink. He ran away on 2/29/08, and he hasn't comeback since. We love him and miss him so much. Rhojonda


Answered, March 5, 2008

We got Twink back today at 5am!  We were sure we would never see him again. Besides being hungry and thirsty, he is in good health.  If it wasn't for the Lord and your prayers, we wouldn't have Twink home with us today.  God has given you the gift minister to those who love and care for His creatures.  Praise God!
Rhojonda

Cat picture
Pitter

Request, February 16, 2008

I am asking for a prayer request for my cat Pitter.  He is 6 years old and has developed a stomach ailment (colitis).  I took him to the vets yesterday and was given some medication, but as of this morning, he is no better and is now hiding.  Please ask God to lay his healing touch upon Pitter.   He is a wonderful and loving cat and is very precious to me.  Thank you.  Susan

Answered, February 20, 2008


Thank you for praying for Pitter.  I am happy to report that he is on the road to recovery and is doing better.  I wanted to thank you for praying for him, and for your website and your books.  They brought me great comfort during the past few days.  Your book, Animal Prayer Guide, was never far from my reach.  Thank you again. Susan
 


Tennee

Request, December 18, 2007

I am sending a prayer request to you for my beloved cat, Tennee.  I just left her at the vet's office so they can give her fluids.  The vet indicates that it is her liver but blood tests will tell more soon.  She is only 2 1/2 years of age.  Please have your prayer team pray for her recovery.  I know the power of prayer is powerful and I believe in miracles.  Thank you so much. Blessings, Ronda


Answered, January 11, 2008

I would like to say thank you for your prayers for my cat, Tennee.  She had pancreatitis and hepatitis over the holidays and is finally getting back to normal. God works miracles everyday and I know her recovery is truly a miracle.  May God bless you.  Thank you again with all my heart.  Blessings, Ronda

Request, December 26, 2008

Our big orange cat, Fred, is lost.  Please pray that he will return home very soon.  Mary


Answered, January 10, 2008

Fred, our big orange cat had been missing since the day after Christmas. We live in very rural upstate NY and we have had some below zero weather. In addition, we live in an area with many coyotes and fox. Anyway, our neighbor called at about 7pm and said that his wife was driving to the store and called him on her cell phone to say they saw an orange cat go into the woods a mile from here. We jumped in our car, and drove to the area, and started yelling. Within 10 seconds he was calling back to us, and as I sit here writing to you in such deep gratitude, he is resting on a chair (after eating a lot!...he has lost quite a bit of weight but looks good). Thank you so much for your ministry. Your prayers sustained me when I could not find it in myself to believe that he was alive. In deepest gratitude, Mary

Request, December 19, 2008

Please pray for Reggie, a 12 year old dalmation who is very sick with a neurological disorder affecting his hind legs - his owner has been up nights with the dog and is trying to work and make it to the vet today. The dog has memory problems as well. Please pray for miracle healing and for wisdom and provision for the owner, Rich to know how best to take care of Reggie and also for protection of the dog when Rich can't be with him due to work. Thanks and God bless, Natalie, a friend of Reggie and Rich.

Answered, December 23, 2008

Can you post a praise report answered prayers post for Reggie!  He showed signs of healing today after being prayed over last night by an anointed minister - for the first time in 2 weeks he got up from his lame hind legs and got up on his own and jumped from a patio area onto a raised area/furniture and his owner Rich had a dream last night after the prayer that God was telling him by faith Reggie would be healed.  Praise the Lord.  Thank you for praying for Reggie!  God heard the prayers.  Merry Christmas to all!  This is a wonderful gift from the Lord.   Natalie

Request, November 28, 2008

Kindly pray for my cat, Walter.  From 23rd of this month he left home.  While my son was bringing in the gas cylinder to get it changed, he got frightened and just ran out of the house in fear.  He has gone up on an asbestos roof top and is unable to come down.  On one occasion he was trying to jump down on a box, but he was too afraid of the height and gave up. I am so worried for him.  Kindly pray that he is able to find his way down and he comes back to me safe and sound.  Florette
 


Answered, November 29, 2008

Thanks for your prayers.  Last night I was successful in coaxing Walter to come down.  In the past I was not able to do so, but yesterday, I finally did it with your prayers and the prayers of others I had written to.  He has finally returned to me safe and sound after 5 awful days.  God Bless! Florette

Request, January 19, 2008

Would all of you please pray for Babe, a little Shitzu, who has cancer. Babe is 10 years old and everybody loves him. He is the sweetest, most adorable little dog who adores his mommy And she adores him.  His owner has taken such loving care of this little dog for 10 years. Everyone is devastated that he now has cancer. He is going to be operated on.  So I would like to request that all pet lovers who read this message, please pray for Babe!!! Melody


Answered, January 30, 2008

Hi, Just wanted to thank you and everyone who prayed for Babe. He had the operation yesterday. What they thought was a tumor turned out to be a bloody mass (they think a piece of wood got into his body and all the vessels formed around it). Well, they removed the mass, no other organs were affected. He came home today. I went there expecting to see him on some kind of doggie bed, but he walked right onto the porch, I petted him, then he walked right back into his home. He is the cutest thing you ever saw.  Thanks so much for all the prayers. THEY WORKED!!  Melody

Request, December 27, 2007

Limping Angel - a loving but frail and disabled cat with a deformed leg, one eye & just 20% vision in the other is lost, cold and scared. She can not possibly find her way home no survive for long outside without God's help and your kind prayers. Please pray for her safe return.  Thank you. Deborah


Answered, December 29, 2007

My sweet disabled cat has returned home, thanks to your kind and generous support and prayers! Thank you and God bless you!  Happy New Year!  Debbie


Maggie after surgery

Request, October 11, 2007

Please pray for our beloved family member, Maggie. She is a 10.5 year old Boxer/Bully cross who has just had a biopsy done to find out if the growth in her mammary gland is malignant. We will be getting the results on Saturday, but are needing all the prayers we can for our baby girl to give her (and us) the strength to get through this. Thank you all very, very much.  Angela


Answered, October 28, 2007

We found out our beloved girl has cancer of the mammary glands and the vet said for us to keep her comfortable until it was time to euthanize her as there wasn't much hope for her recovery even with major surgery twice. This was on the Monday. On the Saturday we thought Maggie was in pain so I rang the vet to get her some pain killers for over the weekend, and probably say goodbye to her on the Monday. I spoke to the vet, and he had done some further research and spoke to reproductive specialists and professors. He decided as long as the cancer hadn't spread to her lungs or chest he would like to operate. We took her in on the Monday for the x-ray, and all was clear so he did the surgery.
 
We are very, very happy to say we have our baby girl back, and the operation was 100% successful as the cancer had not spread from the mammary glands he removed. She does have to have further surgery later on for 3 smaller cancers, but the vet is happy to wait on this until she has fully recovered from this surgery.
Maggie is like a puppy again. It is absolutely amazing to see our girl jumping, barking, and playing again --a sight we never thought we would see again. It really is a miracle as this carcinoma Maggie has is a very aggressive form of cancer, and kills most dogs within several months and yet our girl seems to have had it for at least 12 months without it spreading. Thank you so very much for your prayers for our family and our beautiful girl - they have been answered. God bless you Niki, and God bless those who prayed for our much loved Maggie girl. I have enclosed a photo of her the day after her surgery.  Angela

Request, September 20, 2007

Thank you very much for your prayers.  I have purchased all three of your books, and am looking forward to reading them.  Yesterday, my wife's puppy (4mos) Murdoch was taken to the vet to be neutered.  While preparing him for the surgery, somehow his restraints came loose, and the technician poked him in the eye with a needle.  We don't know how much damage to his eye occurred, but we have an appointment in the morning with a vet specializing in eye surgery.  Please pray for Murdoch.  Thank you. Virgil


Answered, October 18, 2007

Murdoch was examined on October 9 by a vet specializing in eye care including surgery.  She found that the hypodermic needle did penetrate the eye, but barely touched the lens. No damage discovered, and a full and complete recovery is the prognosis for Murdoch!  Thank you very much for your prayers, You are wonderful people.  Thank you. Virgil

Request, September 24, 2007

Please pray for Leaf, our 5 year old fawn Whippet who suffered a spinal injury, and has lost the use of her back legs. Please pray for her recovery. Thank you, Mike and Julie

Answered, October 5, 2007

We're pleased to be able to report she is on the road to recovery after suffering paralysis of the hind legs following a spinal stroke. She is now able to stand and walk short distances albeit slowly and wobbly, and has also regained bladder control.  Our vet told us that the outlook was grim as she initially began to deteriorate, but then miraculously she started to regain feeling in her legs. The vet reported that she was "defying the text books".  Thank you for all your help, Mike and Julie.


Puff Kitty

Request, September 18, 2007

I am requesting prayer for my cat, Puff Kitty, who is critically ill. He is only eight years old, but he is close to death. Please put him on your prayer list. The veterinarian has stated that today if he does not respond any better to therapy, it may be time to have him put to sleep. Yet I believe that prayer can also bring about a miracle.  Thanks, again, Niki for everything!  God bless you!  Pam

Answered, October 10, 2007

Thank you so much for your prayers for Puff Kitty. He is miraculously healed, and is doing so much better! My veterinarian said, "Your cat is as dead as a live cat can be!"  I know that God has healed him. Pam
 

Request, July 29, 2007

Please pray for my cat, Harry.  The vet said he has aids. Thank you and God bless you.  Clive

Answered, July 31, 2007
 
Thank you for your prayers. My cat, Harry, had been sick for 10 days. Today we went back to the vets, and Harry is ok.  The vet now says that he doesn't have HIV.  I know that it is because of your prayers that he is healed today.  God bless you and thank you.  Clive

Request, June 27, 2007

Eddie, a four-year-old German Shepherd I am sponsoring, is in the hospital and just had his third surgery on his right rear leg.  He had this surgery today to replace the grafted bone, but doctors do not seem to be optimistic.  Please pray for a complete recovery without further complications.  Thank you and God Bless. Kim


Answered, June 29, 2007

Eddie had the surgery Thursday.  The surgeon is reportedly happy that things "didn't look that bad" once they went in to remove a small sliver of bone and add another small piece. The healing pace should speed up barring infection and the hospital will consider releasing Eddie to me next week if there are no further complications.   Kim

Request, April 11, 2007

My kitten, Arwyn, escaped from her crate outside of the vet's office today on her way to get shots and be spayed.  She has never been outside in her life (born in my house).  She tore off into the woods behind the office.  I have been searching a long time for her and she does not come.  Now I just heard that tonight there will be a snowstorm.  This baby has never been anywhere, but a warm laundry basket during a storm.  Please pray that she come back to our home where she is adored. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and bless you all.  Peggy


Answered, June 6, 2007

It is with tremendous gratitude and joy that I am sending you this update.  I hope you will put it on your website so that others may get some hope from it.  Two months ago, I sent you a prayer request for my lost kitten, Arwyn.  She was lost outside of the vet's office, after having never been out of the house in her life.
 
Well, I am so thrilled to report that thanks to your prayers and the many good people I am blessed to have come in contact with during the course of my search, that Arwyn is now home and curled up on my bed where she belongs!!!  She is thin and scratched up, ( I did not even recognize her) but doing very well considering her adventure. I was not even sure it was really her, but when I brought her in the house, she went right to the bed and curled up in her old spot, purring, and fell asleep.
 
To grasp the enormity of this miracle, I should mention that this cat was born in my house, and had never been outside in her life.  Also, there was still snow on the ground when she escaped from her crate.  She was lost in a rural, wooded area, full of coyotes, fox, and hawks.  The very night she was lost, there was a major blizzard.  Since that night, there were also two other major storms, and then, just last week, we had a heat wave with temps in the nineties.  The fact that this kitten is still alive is proof of the power of God.
 
This morning an angel on earth animal lover caught her in a trap a little over half a mile from where she was lost. Without even knowing me, this man was willing to help me, and kept his eye out for my kitten. Several others in our area were also willing to help. I never would have gotten her back without all the prayers and the help of good people.  I want to thank you for this wonderful site, and the links that you provided for me.  They were very helpful, and made quite a difference in my search.
 
Please get the message out for people not to give up hope.  My kitten was found two months after she was lost.  Don't give up!!! Pray a lot and seek the help of others.  I was about to give up ... the woods are overgrown and impenetrable this time of year, full of ticks and poison ivy.  The heat has been bad, and I did not want to trap another innocent animal in the heat, so I was about to call off the search.  I prayed hard and asked for guidance about what I should do.  Just when I thought I should give up the search, she was found.
 
I hope someone gets some hope from my story.  I can't thank you all enough.  To those who may have lost a pet: Check out the links from this site... there are some valuable tips that really do help.  Thanks again... and bless you all....from the bottom of my heart!  Peggy

Request, May 21, 2007

Please pray for my pet, Ace, who is lost.  Thank you.  Pat

Answered, June 2, 2007

Our prayers have been answered -- Ace has been found and is at the Vets.  He's a little scared, but okay.  Thanks to everyone who helped us to see this day.  Pat


Molly

Request, September 25, 2007

Please pray that our dog Molly finds her way home. She is a 9 years old Boston. I let her out this morning to do her business, and the next thing I know she is gone. Tim


Answered, October 5, 2007

Our prayers have been answered...We received a phone call this morning, someone had found Molly. She is now home safe and sound.  We never lost faith and kept praying using your book as a prayer guide.  God Bless you and the work you are doing for animals.  Love & Prayers, Tim & Melida

Request, September 20, 2007

My torti cat, Dozer, is 13 years young. There's a couple of issues with her (about which her vet has NOT yet been consulted). Since she's due for her annual check-up and shots in November, I've been putting off having her evaluated for these present concerns. She has recently disliked being picked up, or handled, and sometimes she's a little stiff moving around, although once she gets going, she walks and moves around just fine. She eats well, drinks well, handles her litter box business well, too. But, not wanting to be handled is a new concern, fleas bother her and she cannot tolerate chemicals for that; and there's a small, soft lump under the skin on the back of her right front leg. No limping, she does not seem in pain from the small, pea-sized lump, and when I push on it or press it, she does not care. I'm hoping that is a fatty tumor, and nothing serious. I'm giving her liquid glucosamine drops to improve mobility if that's what the other concern is. I don't know. She just seems to not quite be herself; I believe God will heal WHATEVER is going on with her; WHATEVER is bothering her. I had her checked in April when I was concerned -- her vitals were good then, but she had some fat in her blood. Her diet was changed then. She likes and eats the new food well. My husband is not a believer, and he doesn't like me spending excessively on the cat. I really need the Lord to supernaturally turn my cat around! I pray she's fine and that her November annual check-up will also indicate she's well. I'm sorry I've written so much, but there's much to say. Thanks for praying -- I'm expecting great things from God for Dozer! I love her dearly, and God does, too.  Cheryl


Answered, September 21, 2007

Thanks to the Lord and thanks to all who prayed for my cat, Dozer. I went ahead and took her to her vet this morning; the doc said she has some arthritis and needed a glucosamine supplement. Further, the vet was NOT worried about the little thing under her arm skin -- we're just keeping an eye on it. Also, kitty has gained 2 pounds since April, and that's ok, too!  Miss Dozer Marie is now curled up in a warm bed at home, hoping the morning activities were a bad dream! She gets extra kisses tonight for being a good girl! We also did her annual shots so she wouldn't have to go back in November, when the weather can be damp and chilly. Worked out great! Bless all of you for praying. Our pets are so dear to us, aren't they? Thank You God!  Cheryl

Request, August 21, 2007

Angelique, my baby, is having a tooth extraction tomorrow...Will you send a little prayer up to Heaven for her? I find so much solace in your site...so glad I read your books and that I found you. So many friends scoff at the idea of animals in Heaven but, thank goodness for you.  I FIRMLY believe that nothing God created ever stops here on earth. My baby and previous babies never wanted anything but love and food, and the love was returned. Thank you so very much...you are such a comfort to me.


Answered, August 22, 2007

Took Angelique to vet today...Miracle of miracle...the tooth did not have to be extracted! Sometime in the last few weeks IT FELL OUT! Can you believe that? He cleaned the teeth and the socket...She does have a bad sinus infection but we have antibiotics for it. THANK YOU for all the prayers...My mom said that for anyone who believes no explanation is necessary, and for those who did not believe no explanation is ever possible...Theresa


Camper

Request, June 30, 2007

Please pray with me for my 5 month old Jack Russell Terrier, Camper. She has been diagnosed of the fatal Parvo virus. Unfortunately, she hasn't received any immunization. She shows very little signs of recovering from the time she was confined in our vet's clinic almost 3 days ago. I'm really scared but I know all things are possible to those who trust in God.   Thank you! Larianne

Answered, July 8, 2007

I would like personally thank you, Niki, for praying and caring for Camper. Camper has been discharged from the vet's clinic yesterday. She's been eating and playing with us already. Again, thank you very much.  Larianne


Ryder is in the back and Maggie in the front

Request, June 14, 2007

Please pray for the safe return of a lost Great Dane, missing since Monday, June 11. His name is Ryder and he ran in fear of some thunderstorms. He is elderly and there is a great deal of forested and farm land for him to have run through, keeping off the roads. Please pray that he is found or finds his way home.  Meredith

Answered, June 17, 2007

Thank you for your prayers.  They were very much appreciated and effective!  Ryder was returned home safely yesterday!  Thank you, again, for your wonderful thoughts.  Meredith

Request, June 12, 2007

On Sunday evening (June 10) our family dog "Grover" wiggled out of his collar. Therefore, he is without identification. We are turning to prayer, as we often do, especially in this our time of great need.  Please pray for his safe and healthy return. We miss and love him very much.  Thank you!  Grover's Family

Answered, June 14, 2007

God has answered our prayers!  Grover came home to us on Tuesday night.  He came directly to our back door!  He was dirty and hungry, but happy and healthy.  After something to eat and drink and a nice bath, he curled up for a long nap.  It was as if he had never left.  Thank you for your prayers and the work you do in God's name.  May he continue to bless you and your endeavors.  Grover's Family


Kirby and his sister, Molly, at Halloween

Request, May 28, 2007

Please pray for my little dog, Kirby, to recover, heal, and come back home to his loving family.  He had surgery to remove a bowel obstruction, and he currently is still at the vet's. He won't eat, when he does, he spits it up.  Before he can come home, he must first stabilize, be able to eat and hold it down and use the restroom to show all is well with his stomach.  Your prayers and deep faith are greatly appreciated.  Thanking you and praying for you in return.  Diana

Answered, May 29, 2007

I can't thank all of you enough for all the prayers and thoughts you have sent Kirby's way!  He was able to come home with us the day after I requested prayer to be sent his way.  The doctor said he will make a full recovery.  I've always known prayer to be quite powerful, but when prayers are said by a multitude of caring people it is simply overwhelming.  Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers.  Diana


Tweek

Request, May 21, 2007

Please pray for Tweek, our 8-month-old cat, to come back home.  He's been missing since May 17th. Thank you. Monica.


Answered, May 22, 2007

I'm glad to inform you that Tweek returned home safely.  I truly feel blessed right now. Thank you so much for your prayers.   Monica

Request, May 21, 2007

Guinness, our 2 year old black and white Pointer mix got out of his collar and ran away.  Please help us pray to have him come home safely.  Judy


Answered, May 22, 2007

Thank you for emailing me.  Your prayers apparently worked, Guinness was returned last night!!  He had been with several people, neighbors kept taking him from each other deciding they could not keep him until one kind person actually took him to the pound to be scanned, and they called late yesterday.  Thank you again, Judy


Max

Request, May 10, 2007

My cat, Max, is lost.  Please pray for him to come home.  Thank you, Ann


Answered, May 11, 2007

Max is back, and I believe it's because of all those who prayed for his safe return.  Thank you, again.  Ann

Request, May 12, 2007

I just found out that one of my babies that I take care of was hit and run over by a 8,000 lb truck.   She is up and is slowly working around to recovery.  She has lost use of her front leg so it drags.  Can't get amputated until more stable.  Please pray for her.  Her name is Molly, a big black Lab.  Betty


Answered, May 19, 2007

I'm happy to report that our prayers are being answered beyond what we'd hoped for, and it now appears that she will not lose the leg.  She is improving every day, and while she is not out of the woods, she is moving about her home without assistance, though is still dragging the leg.  The fact that she is moving is a miracle in itself.  She's happy and feels good, and it is, at least thus far, apparent that God wasn't ready to call her Home just yet.  Thank you. Betty

Request, April 10, 2007

Please pray for our 2 year old cat Digger. Two weeks ago he had a saddle embolus which caused loss of sensation to his back legs. They also discovered that he had a heart murmur which caused the embolus.  One leg is pink, but the other is in a poor way.  The vet feels that we should amputate his leg or put him to sleep in the next few days.  He is in no pain, he is eating and drinking and enjoying being with the family. Please pray for his full recovery.  Thank you!  Susan


Answered, April 30, 2007

I would like to tell you of Digger's miracle recovery. He was initially seen on the 28th March and was  diagnosed as a saddle thrombus caused by heart disease,.  He had fluid on his lungs, and had a racing heart.  The vet said that he had a poor chance of survival and wanted to put him to sleep. I wanted to give him a chance as he was so young, and not in any discomfort so they (reluctantly) agreed.  He continued to get better although they had to amputate one of his hind legs because the circulation just did not return to the limb, but he was doing really well. Last Friday we went to see a Specialist vet in the city.  He did an ultrasound of his heart, and found that it was normal!!!  He said he had a very faint heart murmur which was very difficult (even for a specialist) to detect.  We have seen our normal vet today to have his sutures removed, and he is amazed at how well he is and the absence of any heart disease. He is now off all his medication!!!! 
 
I know that his full recovery is due to all the prayers that we offered, and the support we received from very good people like yourself. God bless you for everything.  Susan

Request, April 27, 2007

Tuggy is a 9 year old, 165 lb. Newfoundland - gone missing from his home in East Rockawa, NY.  He has a problem with his back leg.  Please pray for his safe return home. Bless you.  Patti

Answered, April 30, 2007

Tuggy is home safe and sound.  Thank you!  Patti

Request, April 25, 2007

Please pray for my Cici to come.  He's been gone for 3 days.  Thank you.  Alka

Answered, April 25, 2007

Cici has been found!!  I'm so happy that I can't begin to tell you how happy I was when I got the news.  As a matter of fact the very same evening of the day I requested prayer, he was found!  He was stuck in a garage for three days w/o food or water.  Besides losing a bit of weight, he's back to his usual mischievous self!  I'm so happy and thank you from both Cici and I.  God Bless, Alka

Request, April 10, 2007

I had asked for prayer for the kitty Izzy (3/11/07) and am writing to ask if you would continue to pray.  It's been a bit of a rough road, and she's had periods where she has hardly had urine output (none in the last 36 hours) and was also throwing up (including water).  Her humans are very concerned.  Izzy was frail to begin with and they've had to feed her with syringes.  Thank you so much for being faithful in prayer.  May the Lord bless your endeavors today!  Vicki


Answered, April 14, 2007

PRAISE REPORT: She has pulled through!!!  After 36 hours with no urine output, she finally went, and is starting to eat again on her own.  Would you pray that she continue to progress.  Thank you so much.  Vicki

Request, March 26, 2007

Our 4 year old Shih-Tzu, Daisy, started vomiting last Thursday and has been unable to keep anything down since.  She is in the hospital with IV's and antibiotics, and they are trying to soother her tummy.  Please pray for her complete healing as she is our little "character"!  Thank you and God bless.  Maureen


Answered, April 11, 2007

Thank you so much for your prayers!  After exploratory surgery, biopsy of internal organs, and over a week in the hospital, Daisy was finally able to come home to us last Tuesday.  She is 80% well and getting better every day.  We still don't know what happened, but praise God, she is almost back to her feisty self! Thank you again!  Maureen

Request, April 2, 2007

There is a little dove in my back yard that is sitting on the ground under my rose vine. It apparently cannot fly, as it has been there several days. Please pray for it. Thank you.  Melissa

Answered, April 7, 2007

The same day I first requested prayer for the little dove in my yard (that had been sitting on the ground for several days and apparently was unable to fly), when I came home from work, THE DOVE WAS GONE! I did not find any evidence of a struggle or see any remains (feathers, etc.).  Before sending you the good news, I wanted to wait until later in the the week after my yard man was here to see if he reported seeing anything, but he did not. I believe God heard and answered our prayers and healed the little dove and enabled it to fly away to safety. Thank you so much for your prayers, and for your tender and caring heart for God's creatures. This is such a blessing and a comfort to me. Praise God! Again, thank you.  Melissa


Judy and her cat, Anthony

Request, March 27, 2007

Oh, boy... When it rains, it pours. I haven't seen my sweet little Anthony, who is two, since before I left for church Sunday. He had his shots but isn't neutered and is probably seeking female companionship.  He is the sweetest little fellow.  Please pray for him to come home.  Love, Judy

Answered, March 28, 2007

Look who's home! I had a strong impetus from the Holy Spirit to go outside and there he was! I had searched the neighborhood yesterday, and was about to do so again. Most of the homeowners aren't home during the week so I was waiting for Saturday to really go door to door.  Anthony is totally unharmed and begging to go outside again, unfortunately.  Love, Judy

Request, February 1, 2007

I discovered last night that one of my cats was missing. Please pray for her. Her name is Pasha. I am very distraught right now. But I have faith that the Lord will send her back. I know that the Lord says if 2 or more are gathered together in His name, then He is there. So please join me in sending prayers up to Him asking for favor and a miracle for my cat to come back. Thank you. Chjame

Answered, March 28, 2007

Just wanted to let you guys know, when prayers go up, blessings come down.  I got my cat back, safe and sound, after she had been gone for nearly a month.  She is in great health.  She only lost about a pound, and we had to get her shaved because she had become matted after not being groomed for so long.  It was definitely the Lord that sent her back to us.  She is still the same noisy sweetheart that she was before she got out.  Thank you for your prayers. Sincerely, Chjame

Request, March 23, 2007 [2:45 pm]

Abby is a shy Yorkie that panicked when she saw me (she had only met me once before).  She ran off into the woods near her house, and they are looking for her now.  Please pray for her to come back right away!  Her family is out of town.  Thank you and God bless.  Maria

Answered, March 23, 2007 [10:00 pm]

Thanks so much!  I'd like to know what time everyone started praying for Abby, because she was found at 10:00-ish pm that same day.  I know it's because of all the prayers!!  Thank you and thank God!  Blessings, Maria  [My answer: We started praying as soon as we replied to your email, which was March 23 at 6:50 pm.]

Request, March 16, 2007 - Ongoing - about 1 year (trying to help and feed feral cats)

Home Depot kicked me off the property last night when I was feeding the cats.  I sent an email and
got in touch with someone who is willing to help.  However, they can't allow me to feed on the property,
because they have a contract with a pest control company and keeping food on the property
will break that contract.  They want to help in any other way but they don't want me on their property.
There is no other way.  I need to remain on the property.  There is no place else to take the cats.
Someone from a rescue group is calling him right now to take it further.  The cats will starve if they
don't let me back on.  Please pray that they will back down and allow me on the property to put the
feeder up.  Thanks, the cats depend on this prayer.  Carol

Answered, March 20, 2007

Some good news for a change! Praise God and thank you for your prayers in this almost year-long fight for the cats. Home Depot has finally agreed to allow me to set up a wooden feeder at the back of their store so the feral cats that were uprooted from their home next door can finally have a permanent place to eat, and I don't have to sneak onto the property late at night risking getting mugged and going through the stress of trespassing! I got kicked off finally and pursued it, and God worked his miracle!  Home Depot even asked if they could help with the supplies!  God is wonderful!  Carol


Ben

Request, March 19, 2007

My  cat, Ben, went to the vet and his blood work and urinalysis was way off.  Please pray that there's nothing wrong with him, and the rework will be fine.  Heidi

Answered, March 20, 2007

Thank you for the prayers for Ben with his bad blood work and urinalysis! It was all a result of a lab error, and my Boy is FINE!  If not for Prayers it would have been different so I thank you with all my heart for it turning out good.  I would truly be lost without the boss of my heart!  Heidi

Request, March 15, 2007

Please pray for my 5 month old kitten, Ginger. Tomorrow she goes in to be spayed. My friend lost her cat during a neutering procedure last year, kitty couldn't handle the anesthesia.  Please pray that Ginger will be fine, that she will recover from the surgery, and live well into her golden years.  Thank you.  Laura

Answered, March 20, 2007

Thank you so much for your prayers.  Ginger came through the operation just fine, and is back home recuperating better than could have been expected.  I appreciate all of your prayers more than you know.  Laura

Request, March 16, 2007

My beloved baby cat, Chipotle, escaped through an open window on Tuesday night, 3/13.  We have had no sign since.   We are trying to trap, put food out, etc. with no luck.   We are in the middle of a snowstorm so I am even more anxious and depressed.  I don't know how to go on without him, and I just pray that he comes home safely.  As I said, his name is Chipotle, he is 1 1/2 years old and all-black.   Thank you so much, Chloe

Answered, March 17, 2007

Thank God for the power of prayer!!  Chipotle is back!   We trapped him across the street at our neighbor's house.  After 4 days outside and a foot of snow he is none the worse for wear!   You have no idea the comfort that you have provided to me.   Chloe

Request, March 7, 2007

Please say a little prayer for my "Mony."  Monroe had heartworm and is heartworm free. I am trying to get insurance for him, and he has to have a few tests today that must fall in the normal range before they will consider him.  Please pray they will be normal.  Also, a little lump appeared on his side on his ribcage and I think it is a fatty tumor, but one can never tell for sure until they aspirate and examine under the microscope. Please pray that it is benign. Blessings, Lynn

Answered, March 12, 2007

Monroe's "bump" has "deflated" to barely there!   Whether it was a hematoma and succumbed to the  aspiration needle or whether it was all the wonderful prayers -- I am praising God for it!  Now, he is faithfully following his antibiotic routine of 1000 mg a day to blast out the inflammation. 

Thank you, Niki!  I appreciated your suggestions and will have a look.  I have had your wonderful book, There Is Eternal Life For Animals for a couple of years now and I just love it!  Thank you for your obedience in writing it!  I have referred many to your website who are grieving and recommended your book.Blessings, Lynn

Here's a real lesson on the importance of second opinions and not being too hasty to put a pet down!  We Praise God for His healing power!

Request, August 6, 2006

Please pray for Angie -- she has been at the animal hospital in ER for two days.  She is only 7, but she has liver problems. There is a mass on the x-ray which may be cancerous. We are having an ultrasound tomorrow. She is hooked up to an IV and looks so sad. We are bringing Angie home at 8 tonight to be with us, and back to the doctor at 10 a.m. Please pray for her. I miss her so much already. Sue

Answered, August 26, 2006

The emergency vet told us twice to put Angie down ---- he was 95% sure she had liver cancer and he saw a mass that was an inoperable tumor.  I took her home and she is fine today (on daily meds) ---- I almost put her to sleep.  Our vet did an ultrasound ---- no mass, no tumor, no cancer---only a healthy liver.  I went on-line to find out what she had --- someone told me to check for Addison's.  The first vet said it was not Addison's---to put the dog to sleep.  I kept praying with Angie---our vet checked ---- it was Secondary Addison's- --- very treatable --- and that was what I prayed for--that she would not have an inoperable liver tumor---that it would be something treatable -- I am so thankful that I did not put her to sleep.  Sue

Request, January 19, 2007

My cat, Kadi, who will be 16 Feb. 1st, was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.  I am asking for prayer for her healing.  Jo-Ann

Answered, February 7, 2007

A few weeks ago I wrote and asked for prayers for my cat, Kadi, who has hyperthyroidism, and whom the vet was concerned about since she had lost some weight and her heart rate was fast.  He had recommended that we bring her back in two to three weeks for a re-check and to have labs drawn. Upon our visit to the vet we found that her weight had remained the same, and her heart rate was improved. The vet had complete blood work done including thyroid and cholesterol, and all readings were within normal range.  Praise the Lord and thank you for your prayers!  I have read some of the prayers and tips about praying for a pet on your site and found them helpful.  Kadi is underweight as many hyperthyroid cats are, but celebrated her sixteenth birthday on February 1, 2007. Continued prayers are appreciated, and I am praying for all the animals who need prayer and their humans, too.  Thank you and God bless you and all who pray for all the animals.  Jo-Ann


Audra and her Mommy

Request, January 2, 2007

I am writing to request your support in prayer for my puppy.  Her name is Audra and she is only 6 weeks old.  She is an English Bulldog and is still with the breeder.  We were going to pick her up the 1st week of February.  I just got an email from our breeder, who is in West Virginia and she informed us that our little girl is fighting pneumonia.  I would like whatever support in prayer you can offer her/us.  Thank you very much,
AnnaLysa & Gary

Answered, February 3, 2007

I just wanted to update you on Audra.  She is doing fine and we are leaving to go pick her up on February 8th.  I wanted to thank you again for all your support and prayers.  AnnaLysa & Gary 

Request, January, 2006

Please pray for Rascal who had a bad pancreatitis attack in May, and went down to 21 lbs. from his normal weight of 40-43 lbs.  Thank you.  Dee

Answered, January 27, 2007

I know it's been a year already, but I wanted to let you know that God does truly hear our prayers.  Rascal had a bad pancreatitis attack in May, and went from his normal 40-43 lb weight down to 21.2 lb when he came out of the hospital. He had been losing weight for about a year already and was down to 26-27 before he went in. The doctor told me to feed him whenever he wanted because it wouldn't hurt. He could use the extra weight. But he said to face it, he'll never be the picture of health again.  Just wanted to let you know that when I took him to the vet to pick up his meds which he takes daily, I put him on the scale. This was at New Year's. He weighed in at 40 lb. And he has his energy back.  I am so thankful for the prayers and for what God has done for him.  Thank you.  Dee

Request, January 1, 2007

I have a 9-year-old golden retriever named Reggie. He has been diagnosed with advanced diabetes and his kidneys are failing. Could please pray for him? He is my best friend, and I can't loose him. I would appreciate it so much. Thank you, and God bless you. Erin

Answered, January 2, 2007

Thank you for your prayers!  My Reggie it seems has been blessed with a miracle, and I contribute that to all who have prayed for him.  His glucose is within 90 pts. of normal, and his kidney function has improved.  He will be coming home to me tomorrow.  Thank you again for your prayers Thank you again and God Bless!  Erin

Request, December 22, 2006

I am writing to you because I believe in the power of prayer, and that God cares for all of his creatures. I have a small three year old schnoodle (schnauzer & poodle mix), whose left ear was wounded when she visited a new groomer this pass December 12th. I feel really badly because I was not there for her, and although the groomer says it was just a little nick, as time passed and the ‘quick’ that was put on the cut came off this does not appear to be the case. {The edge of the ear seems to have been damaged – it is jagged, and hair even seems to be growing on a piece of loose skin.} I am praying for a miracle, that my dog’s healthy ear would be restored. Thank you for caring. Nikki says thanks as well. Carol

Answered, December 25, 2006

My dog’s ear is now fine. Today Christmas Day, my husband cleaned the ear and it is healed and whole. It was the best Christmas Gift I got.  Many Thanks, Carol

Request, December 17, 2006

Amos is having problems adjusting to the young children in his new home. My husband and I have tried to socialize him with children by introducing him to some of the neighborhood kids. He's not aggressive toward his new children, just afraid of them. I am afraid that this is my fault because I didn't socialize him enough with kids.  Please pray with me, that Amos understands that his new children are not going to hurt him and that he is safe, that he adjusts to them soon, that his new family be calm, patient and loving with him, and give him the time that he needs to become the wonderful loving creature that I know him to be.  God Bless, Sam

Answered, December 21, 2006

The prayers are helping, I just know it!  Here are two excerpts from emails sent by the family who adopted Amos and the rescue representative that I have been working with . These emails were sent to me on December 19, 2006:  "Thanks, he is doing much better.  The girls just need to learn to approach him a little slower.  They have been giving him treats and it seems to help.  He and Kota our other dog are best buddies now.  He is such a sweet dog."  "Looks like everything is going much better!!  YAY!!"  Thank you and God Bless!  Sam

Request, September 12, 2006

I need urgent prayer for my horse, Peyton. He has a large swelling on one side of his stomach, and his shealth is swollen and around it. The vet gave me pain medicine/anti-inflammatory and anti-biotics today. Thank you so much! I will send you updates. Lynn

Answered, December 13, 2006

The vet put him on some medicine and I did some water therapy. He is totally well now. It took a while for one of his swellings to go away. The vet recently checked him and he has a clean bill of health. Thank you for praying and thank you God!  Thanks so much! Lynn

Request, December 5, 2006

PLEASE pray for my little dachshund, Nicky. He has an enlarged lymph node on his neck. The vet performed an aspiration biopsy on the node and the results should be in tomorrow. PLEASE pray that the Lord will heal Nicky and that we will receive a good report from the vet tomorrow. Thank you so much. God bless you and your family. Deb

Answered, December 7, 2006

Thank you for praying for Nicky. The vet called with the biopsy results: NO CANCER!!! They said it was some kind of inflammatory response. Anyway, I was told to continue to give him the antibiotics and they'd call me in five days to see how he is doing!  BTW, the lump is now about half the size it was!!! Praise God! Thank you again for praying for Nicky and for the wonderful web site you created.  God bless you and your family. Deb

Request, November 20, 2006

I'm asking for prayer for Chili.  She will be having surgery this morning on her mouth.  Please pray for her healing during this difficult time.  Anne and Family

Answered, November 21, 2006

I want to give you an update... Chili came through the surgery beautifully.  She's home with us and will have a wonderful holiday with us.  Thank you for all of your help.  Anne and Family


Joey

Request, September 18, 2006

I requested prayer for my cat, Joey Shanahan.  Today I noticed that he didn't seem to be himself.  He was drooling on one side of his mouth.  He didn't have a good appetite either, which is very unusual for Joey, and he seemed rather under the weather.  Niki Behrikis Shanahan

Answered, September 22, 2006

We took Joey to the vets and they could not see anything wrong with him that would be causing the drooling or unusual behavior.  They did blood work, which was fine, and examined him, particularly looking in his mouth to see if they could see anything wrong.  After a day or two, I remembered that I had given him a Heartgard pill the night before he got sick.  I usually cut it up and put it in his canned food.  Most of the time he doesn't finish his canned food, because he is partial to dry food, but this night he ate all of it.  It occurred to me that it had to be that pill.  Even though Joey is an indoor cat, I had been giving him the monthly pill in the warm weather as an extra precaution.  And since he usually doesn't finish his food, this may have been the first time that he had the full pill.  I looked this product up on the internet and found that some dogs, particularly collie dogs, had adverse reactions to Heartgard.  Some dogs had even died from it!  Within a couple of days he was much better, and by the end of the week, Joey was totally back to normal. No drooling, eating good, and back to normal.   I thank God for Joey's healing.  Niki Behrikis Shanahan

Request, October 13, 2006

We just received word that Mia, our sweet indoor cat, tested positive for FIP. We are devastated. I cannot stop crying. The vet wonders if Amanda has it as well since they both had elevated liver issues. That means sweet baby Alex, who I got after Larry passed, may be infected too. Mia is being retested, but the vet feels she probably has it. Please, please send urgent prayers for my little girl in hopes that they may be wrong. With everything else going on, I cannot believe this is happening. I am absolutely distraught.  Sarah

Answered, November 1, 2006

Thank you Niki for your loving prayers. Mia is doing quite well. We obtained a second opinion on Mia, and the new vet does not think she has FIP. We were *so* relieved. However, Mia is being treated now for Bartenella, the cat scratch fever bacteria. She still has a ways to go on recovering, but seems to be doing pretty well for now.  Thank you again. Sarah


Genie

Request, September 19, 2006

Please pray for my year old cat Genie.  She's had a fever for a week now, and she's being treated by a wonderful Vet, but has not yet responded.  Suzanne

Answered, November 7, 2006

I should have written you sooner, but things have been a little crazy.   I wanted to let you know that Genie is 100% healthy and back to her sweet, energetic, loving self.  She is the sweetest cat ever and I thank God for her every day.  Thank you and everyone for your prayers!  With many thanks and prayers.   Suzanne


Kitty

Request, October 28, 2006

Please pray for Kitty.  She is an in-door cat who got out and is lost.  She is sweet and loving and I am so afraid for her.  It is very, very cold here tonight and I am so worried.  Her sister/litter mate and I miss her terribly.  Many thanks for your kindness.   Diane

Answered, November 2, 2006

Kitty followed your prayers home -- cold, scared and hungry but unharmed.  Thank you for all your kindness.  I live alone but never felt alone because of your community of wonderful people.  Many, many thanks...  Diane

Request, October 21, 2006

I have a feral cat (the last one) that I am going to try and trap on Monday morning.   My vet has agreed to work her into his surgery schedule, test her, worm her, deflea her and hold her for a few days until I can get my room ready for her post-op recovery.  I already have 7 cats (3 of the feral) and they have all adjusted beautifully.  All the ferals have been kittens when I brought them in.  This will be my first adult feral cat.  She has been reluctant to go into the trap (she has seen so many of her brothers and sisters and kids get trapped).  However, this weekend I am trying to get her to go in the trap (I have it set not to go off until Monday morning) and fill it full of food, so that she won't think anything is wrong and then when she goes in Monday morning for her breakfast, I hope to have her.  I just need an extra prayer for this precious little gift from God.  She is all alone and desperately needs to find a home.  If she doesn't she will be added to mine.  Again, thank you for your time and your prayers for Sweetie.  Susan

Answered, October 23, 2006

I wanted to let you know that the feral cat Sweetie that I asked prayer for was trapped this a.m. and went to my vet.  She had her surgery this p.m., is doing fine, is staying overnight at the vets office and then will be finding permanent residence in my home tomorrow.  Thank you again for your prayers and I did buy the book you recommended.  Thank you so much.  Susan

Request, October 25, 2006

Could you please pray for my dog Charlotte. She was rushed to the animal hospital in the late hours after a loss of appetite all day and other symptoms such as frequent thirst, lethargy... We are not sure what is causing her problems at this stage but fear the worse. She is currently on a drip to help boost her energy levels.  Thank-you for your prayers.  Rose 

Answered, November 3, 2006

Thank-you for your prayers, it must have worked! It was discovered that Charlotte didn’t have a tumor.  She still has a serious condition, canine diabetes, but it is manageable with daily insulin shots.  Now she has left the animal hospital after almost 5 days. She seems to be getting back to her old self oblivious to her condition.  Once again thanks for your thoughts and prayers.  Rose


Obi

Request, September 7, 2006

I am writing to ask you to pray for my dog Obi again. Last year she had the cancer in her mouth and the vet did get it all out and it hasn't come back, but now she seems to have a problem with her right kneecap which caused her to hurt her back when she went up or down the stairs. The vet prescribed cortisone and she seems to be better but not 100%. Please pray that God will heal her knee and her back completely and also that she might lose some weight which doesn't help the problem. Please pray that I won't give in to her big brown eyes and feed her more than she should have, especially treats!  Thank you again for your prayers.   Joan

Answered, September 19, 2006

Just a note to thank you for all your prayers for Obi. After a round of medication (and being waited on hand and foot), she is now back to normal. I do believe though that it was the Great Physician's touch that healed her. She's running again and going up and down stairs. I thank my Lord for healing her and thank you again for the prayers.  In His love, Joan

Request, September 12, 2006

Missy has had her surgery today. They found many lesions in her intestines AND they found her SPLEEN is enlarged. She NOW DESPERATELY needs Prayers that her enlarged spleen is not cancer or anything else life threatening! PLEASE! Thank you!  Heidi

Answered, September 15, 2006

THANK YOU FOR THE PRAYERS! They WORKED! Missy's biopsies have come back normal! It was a diaphragmatic hernia that caused her enlarged spleen and lesion on her liver. She is still on IV fluids but has started to eat both canned and dry! THANK you SO VERY much!  Heidi


Earl

Request, July 28, 2006

Please pray for my cat, Earl. The Dr. is not sure what is wrong, but it seems to be a digestive problem. He is 8 years old, and we are very attached to him, as we are to our other pets. They are members of the family.
Thank you, Shirley

Answered, July 30, 2006

Thank you so much for your prayers for my sweet cat, Earl. It looks like he is going to be OK. He may have to be on a special diet for the rest of his life, but so be it. The power is prayer is a wonderful thing. Hopefully we have him for many more years.  Shirley

Request, July 13, 2006

Please pray for my dear cat, Scoots, to come home safe and sound. He got out and he has not come home yet. It is only one day but he never goes far or would stay away as long as this.  Thank you.  (No name given)

Answered, July 13, 2006

Thank you for your prayers, my cat came home and is fine.

Request, May 19, 2006

In recent days the animal shelter in our community has become filled with cats that need a new home.  Some have been injured and some have found themselves displaced after tornadoes ripped through our city.  I have been trying to organize ways to help them and have started to pray for them.  I do not get the support from fellow Christians that I thought I would. Please agree with me in prayer that these cats and dogs would begin to find good homes.  That the media would answer my request to bring their plight to the public and that people would have a burden in their hearts to re-home these poor animals. I thank you for your prayers. Roxanne

Answered, May 22, 2006

Just a note, I checked and five cats found new homes over the weekend and another injured cat was given medical attention instead of putting it down. Thanks for your prayers!  Roxanne

Answered, June 5, 2006

Niki, I had a local news program respond to my request to cover the Shelter and its over full condition. They did and the result was new homes for 11 cats and 6 dogs plus financial donations. I am also getting some support from my church as they realize the importance of being involved in the community.  At the shelter, I have met and visited with young people there doing community service hours. So it is a win- win situation for every one. Than you for encouragement and prayers. One person's efforts can make a difference. Roxanne

Answered, June 16, 2006

Niki, another update since June 1st the shelter has found homes for over 20 cats and 12 dogs they have also had a good response to financial support donations.  Roxanne

Request, June 12, 2006

Please pray for the safe return of my little girl "MRAZ".  She is an indoor kitty, but she got out late Saturday night.  Soon after there was a terrible storm.  There was another terrible storm on Sunday night and heavy rain today.  I am so worried about her, as she is not aware of the dangers of out doors.  Please pray that she comes to my door with her sweet little face.  I just want to hug her so badly.  God bless you for all that you do. Teri

Answered, June 13, 2006

MRAZ is safe at home!  Thank you so much for your prayers!  Teri

Request, June 30, 2006

Please pray for the safe return of our cat, Hillbilly. She has been missing for 5 days and we are missing her so much. She loves to be held so please pray somebody is holding her until she is able to be in our arms again.

Answered, July 5, 2006

Just wanted to say thank you so much for praying for our cat, Hillbilly. I'm proud to announce that she is safely back at home and in our arms!  Just two days after I contacted you, I came home to find her sitting in the neighbors yard looking at me as if to ask "what took you so long?."  I pray that everyone else wh