When a dog is a member of your family, you want them to be happy, healthy and safe. It can be hard to know how they feel but if we entrust their safety and happiness through prayer to the Lord, we know he will watch over them.
Whether you are saying a prayer for a sick animal or you just want to make sure they’re happy, we have a collection of prayers and Bible verses for you to use.
Prayers for Dogs
Short Prayer For Dogs
Most Gracious Holy Jesus, I humbly come to you in prayer, for my heart is heavy, and I seek divine blessings and providence for my faithful four-legged friend.
May my cherished dog be blessed with good health, strength, and robust vitality, so that they may revel in the joys of life. May they be sheltered from harm, danger, and distress, and bask in the radiance of your love and grace.
Grant me, O Lord, the wisdom and benevolence to be a compassionate and devoted guardian of this priceless gift of a dog, and may I treat them with tenderness, empathy, and patience. Praise be to you, Holy Jesus, for the profound solace and bliss that my dog brings into my existence, and for their teachings of loyalty, forgiveness, and selfless love.
May my bond with my dog be nurtured and strengthened, and may thy name be exalted and glorified forever and ever. Amen.
Exodus 11:7
But against any of the sons of Israel a dog will not even bark, whether against man or beast, that you may understand how the Lord makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.’
Prayer For Dogs Happiness
My beloved Father, I seek thy grace and blessings for my dog.
May my beloved dog be filled with abundant joy and peace. May their wagging tail and shining eyes be a testament to their boundless happiness and contentment. May they revel in the freedom to explore, run, and play with the assurance of a cozy haven and the warmth of a loving family.
May my dog be surrounded by good company, and may they be appreciated and embraced for their unique character and talents. May I, too, be blessed with the understanding and insight to perceive and respond to my dog’s needs and wishes, and to extend to them kindness, esteem, and appreciation.
Thank you, my Father, for the priceless gifts of devotion and loyalty that my dog brings to my life, and for the blessings of companionship and delight they shower upon my life.
Hear my prayers, O Lord, and grant us abundant joy and fulfillment. Amen.
Kings 16:4
Anyone of Baasha who dies in the city the dogs will eat, and anyone of his who dies in the field the birds of the heavens will eat.
Prayer For Dogs Healing
Most Kind and Merciful Holy Father, I came to you in prayer, for my heart is burdened by my furry friend’s affliction and the urgency of their need for healing.
May your divine intervention heal my dog, restoring them to perfect health and vitality. May my cherished dog be infused with thy curative grace, and may their pain be relieved, their strength renewed, and their vigor replenished.
May your omnipotent hand guide the veterinary professionals and caregivers entrusted with my dog’s care. May they be endowed with the knowledge, expertise, and benevolence needed to expedite my dog’s recovery.
May I be granted the strength and faith to endure my dog’s sickness and to persevere in my role as their loyal and supportive caretaker. May my dog’s health and well-being be fully restored, and may we both be enriched by the blessings of resilience and thankfulness.
I offer this prayer in your holy name, O Lord. Amen.
Kings 14:11
Anyone belonging to Jeroboam who dies in the city the dogs will eat. And he who dies in the field the birds of the heavens will eat for the Lord has spoken it.’
Prayer For Dogs Death
Dear Lord God, my soul is awash with sorrow, for my dear and faithful four-pawed friend has completed their earthly pilgrimage.
May thy merciful embrace welcome my dog into thy loving care, and may they find solace, serenity, and jubilation in heaven. May the memories of my dog’s wagging tail, wet nose, and enduring devotion be enshrined in my consciousness and heart forever.
Grant me the grace to honor my dog’s legacy and essence by cherishing their spirit and by reflecting upon the lessons of loyalty, companionship, and boundless love that they have imparted to me.
Every moment we spent together was a blessing, even when they were misbehaving.
May I be blessed with the courage and resilience to bid farewell to my treasured dog and to place my trust in thy divine counsel and benevolence. Thank you for the privilege of sharing my life with such a remarkable creature and for the consolation of knowing that my dog is now in thy infinite care.
Hear my prayer, O God, and bless us with your mercy and grace. Amen.
Proverbs 26:11
Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.
Prayer For Dogs Surgery
My cherished and merciful Father, I approach thee with a broken heart and a surge of anxiety, for my dog is about to undergo a surgical procedure.
I humbly beseech thee to watch over my dog and bless the veterinary team, who shall carry out the surgery with the wisdom, knowledge, and skill to perform the procedure flawlessly, with gentle care and with precision.
May my dog be protected from any untoward harm or unfavorable outcomes, and may they be granted the resilience and fortitude to endure the challenges of surgery and recovery with courage and ease.
May your grace and mercy envelop us both, and may we be blessed with the faith and trust to accept thy divine plan and counsel. May my dog’s recovery be swift, smooth, and complete, and may they be restored to full and vibrant health and happiness.
I thank you, my Father, for the blessings of medical science and the tender and caring professionals who tend to our animal friends. May our faith be renewed, and this experience deepens our love for thy creation.
In thy holy name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer For Dogs Going To Heaven
Oh God, my soul is stricken with grief, for my precious and beloved furry friend is about to embark on a journey to your celestial kingdom, where they will bask in your boundless love and grace.
I humbly pray that you welcome my dog into your compassionate and merciful embrace and that you endow their spirit with the radiance and splendor of your eternal realm. May my dog’s soul be enraptured with the joy, laughter, and contentment they have so generously lavished upon me, and may they be encompassed with the loveliness and wonder of your creation.
Grant me, O Lord, the strength and resilience to bid farewell to my dearest dog and to celebrate the memory of their loyalty, devotion, and affection forever.
May my dog’s transition be a testament to the sanctity and value of life and to the unfathomable beauty and wisdom of your presence. Thank you, Oh God, for the wondrous gift of my dog’s companionship, comfort, and happiness and for the blessings of solace, friendship, and hope they have kindled in my heart.
May our bond remain unbroken, and our reunion in heaven be certain. I pray this in your holy name. Amen.
Philippians 3:2
Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh.
Prayer For Dogs That Have Passed Away
Oh God, my soul is laden with the ache of missing my dog, who has traversed the bridge from this world to your eternal kingdom of love and serenity.
I implore thee to cradle my dog in thy boundless mercy and benevolence and to endow their soul with the same exuberance, loyalty, and infinite love they brought into my life. May they be engulfed in the beauty and grandeur of thy creation and granted solace, happiness, and release from all pain and affliction.
Help me find solace and healing in the assurance that my dog’s transition was not in vain but a testimony to the inimitable glory and compassion of thy presence.
May the memories of my dog’s tenderness, faithfulness, and joy serve as a beacon of light and inspiration, guiding me to live with empathy, kindness, and appreciation. Thank you, Oh God, for letting me share my life with my dog.
I leave them in your watchful care. Amen.
Kings 22:38
And they washed the chariot by the pool of Samaria, and the dogs licked up his blood, and the prostitutes washed themselves in it, according to the word of the Lord that he had spoken.
Bible Verses for Dogs
Luke 16:21
and longing to be fed with the crumbs which were falling from the rich man’s table besides, even the dogs were coming and licking his sores.
John 6:54
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.
Deuteronomy 30:19
This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live
Kings 21:23
And of Jezebel the Lord also said, ‘The dogs shall eat Jezebel within the walls of Jezreel.’
Luke 12:6
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God.
Revelation 1:1
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,
Samuel 24:14
After whom has the king of Israel come out? After whom do you pursue? After a dead dog! After a flea!
Prayer Points for Dogs
- Pray that your dog may be protected from harm and danger and kept safe from accidents, diseases, and evil.
- Pray for your dog’s happiness and contentment, that they may experience joy, love, and fun in their life, and that compassionate and kind people and animals may surround them.
- Pray that your dog may be endowed with health and vitality, that they may be free from pain, discomfort, and distress, and that they may enjoy a long and fulfilling life.
- Pray that your dog is happy, healthy and safe.
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