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BlueKota

(5,090 posts)
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 05:10 PM Friday

Are we allowed to ask for prayers for our pets? [View all]

My German Shepherd is limping, and due to the upcoming storm it is not possible to get him to the vet, and even if it weren't for the storms predicted we have a shortage of emergency vets in the entire region, and none in my immediate area. He is my companion, and my protector. He is not a trained therapy dog, but he alerts me when I am getting too anxious or angry about my life or the world in general. My psychiatrist says he is likely smelling an increase of chemical smells the human body let's off when blood pressure is rising. I'd be lost without him.

Also I have a a semi feral cat who used to live in a barn on the property that several strays made their home. I fed and took care of them all. Unfortunately that barn had to be torn down due to the fact it was very old and not structurally sound. We built a shed and filled it with straw and I make sure she has food and water every day. The other cats left once the barn was gone. I have done everything I can to make sure she isn't directly exposed to the elements. I wish I could bring her in but she and the dog hate each other and while she tolerates petting she gets wild if I even try to pick her up. She has survived cold and snow before, but she's a senior now, and I worry because of the extreme cold that is predicted. Please pray she makes it through ths time too.

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Positive vibes coming your way. 3catwoman3 Friday #1
Thank you! BlueKota Friday #11
Our dogs would limp then mysteriously the next day they wouldn't. Hope that happens for you. dem4decades Friday #2
Thank you! BlueKota Friday #6
Absolutely RandySF Friday #3
Thank you. BlueKota Friday #7
Of course maptap22 Friday #4
Thank you! BlueKota Friday #8
Thank you! BlueKota Friday #9
Healing vibes on the way to your pupper & protection for kitty SheltieLover Friday #5
Thank you! BlueKota Friday #10
Yw! SheltieLover Friday #12
Absolutely zeusdogmom Friday #13
Thank you! BlueKota Friday #15
All our God's creatures! 🙏 surfered Friday #14
Thank you! BlueKota Friday #16
Yes, you can pray, but since animals have souls, a divine spark, you should try Karadeniz Friday #17
Thank you. BlueKota Saturday #20
I was just coming here to ask something similar when I saw your post. hamsterjill Friday #18
Consider it done. 3catwoman3 Friday #19
Sending prayers to you and your kitties too. BlueKota Saturday #21
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