A Pet Blessing

Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation.

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!

Blessing For Sick Animals

P: Our help is in the name of the Lord.
All: Who made heaven and earth.

P: Deal not with us, Lord, as our sins deserve.
All: Nor take vengeance on us for our transgressions.

P: You, O Lord, will save both men and beasts.
All: Just as You, O God, show mercy again and again.

P: You open Your hand.
All: And fill every living creature with Your blessing.

P: Lord, heed my prayer.
All: And let my cry be heard by You.

P: The Lord be with you.
All: May He also be with you.

Let us pray.
God, who supplied even dumb animals to lighten man's toil, we humbly entreat You to preserve these creatures for our use, since without them mankind cannot subsist; through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.