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Psalms 36:6 assures us that God loves man and animals alike. It is on this scripture that Ms. Shanahan builds the framework of Animal Prayer Guide. Using scriptures as her guide, along with heartwarming stories and photos, the author takes us step by step through daily life with our animal companions. Animals share our world. They breathe the same air we breathe. Animals suffer and die as humans do, and are resurrected into
Heaven as we are. It stands to reason then that the same prayers spoken for humans should be prayed for animals.

The author makes her case for animals beautifully through God's Word. She also shares stories of miracle healings and angelic protection related to animals. For the readers' convenience, model prayers are offered for a variety of needs including:
praying over our pets' food and water;
praying for healing, protection, and emergencies;
annointing with oil;
a pet memorial service.

Most of us grieve over the loss of a pet as much or sometimes more than the loss of a human friend because animals love as God loves, unconditionally. The Animal Prayer Guide offers hope and comfort to all readers who love and care about their pets. This quote from St. Francis of Assisi sums up this book perfectly: "If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men."

This book is highly recommended for people who love and care about their animal companions.

Animal Prayer Guide is a lifelong treasury of hope and love not only for you and your cherished companion animals, but also for all of those less fortunate who are lost, alone and abandoned. Based purely on Bible Scripture, the prayers in Animal Prayer Guide will be a source of comfort and assurance for you and your pets for many years to come. Filled with numerous true stories of wit and wisdom in equal parts, Ms. Shanahan's second book is a pure delight. This book shatters the myth that animals are outside the circle of God's abiding love and compassion, and calls upon all of us to be Good Shepherds ... not only for our own pets, but for ALL of God's creatures.

There are times when as a reviewer and a Christian I know when God touches a certain author to do His work in helping to reach his creation. I sense this anointing in author Niki Behrikis Shanahan, I sense the hand of God upon her words, within her life.
Having had the privilege to read and review her first work, There Is Eternal Life For Animals, and acknowledging the spiritual workings within that book; I was anxious to read her new work, Animal Prayer Guide. I knew that this work was done upon the inspiration of our Creator and I hungered to receive the guidance I knew would be forthcoming.

Our author begins this writing by sharing with the reader the workings of prayer. Ms. Shanahan carefully explains the right and authority we have as believers to pray, the importance of mixing our faith with prayer and the help our Heavenly Father gives to us; taking the time to show you why it is acceptable to God to pray for the animals we so love. As always, she backs up her writing with Scripture and includes deep heartwarming testimonies of answered prayer, that will help increase your faith to use the mighty weapon of prayer that God has given to you. Certainly by the time you have finished reading this section, you are well versed in your authority and in the privilege to include any animal in your prayer requests.
As we travel on Ms. Shanahan begins to break down the prayers for our animal companions.To name only a few of the prayers she shares with us, we have; Prayer For Healing, Prayer For Lost Pets to Return, Prayer For Emergencies, Praying For Pet Shelters and my favorite, Saying Grace Over Your Pet's Food. I never realized the importance of that. She gives Scripture and a sample prayer to us for each, which you can change around to your own pets need. Outstanding!
Also included are some amazing experiences with animals and Saints now gone, and some delightful photos that will make you smile. Questions answered and backed-up by Scripture, sample prayers to help you along the way, and encouragement to never give up can all be found within the pages of this book.

Animal Prayer Guide is a book that has been too long in coming and I'm glad it is finally here.
Absolutely packed full of essential knowledge, this work should be kept as a reference book for all those who love God's creation; and should be read by all those, to their shame, who doubt that God would care about all of His creation.
I believe it is the personal touch, the author's heart, that makes this book what it is.
Do not misunderstand me, it is no nonsense and no wavering as far as Scripture is concerned, but the essence of the love of God can be felt in reading each page.
A book that is clear and concise, informative and Biblical, yet folded within the pages is the heart of God, his love for you and his love for his creation.

My final words would simply be, "Thank you Niki Shanahan for once more being obedient to the Lord, for allowing Him to use you to pen the words that will bring hope, peace and healing to the hearts of many. "
Shirley Johnson
Senior Reviewer
MidWest Book Review

Animal Prayer Guide is a wonderfully comforting and inspirational book!

By writing Animal Prayer Guide, Niki Behrikis Shanahan has empowered the laity to pray and hold services for their beloved animal companions and for all other animals. Unfortunately, this is something that most clergy have refused or have been very reluctant to do.

For many people, companion animals are like their children. They want them to be healthy and happy and to enjoy the life God has given them. They're concerned when they're sick, and they mourn deeply over their loss. As a retired pastor, I continue to counsel and pray with people who grieve over the death of any loved one, and it is obvious that the emotional stress is the same for both humans and other animals. These people want the assurance that beloved companions will be in heaven. Animal Prayer Guide will make this comforting ministry easier.

Throughout this book the author has shown the world that all living beings, whether human or non-human, were lovingly created by God, and that there is a place in heaven for us all. Furthermore, this book confirms that all beings are worthy of our prayers and God's blessings. If it is proper to pray for humans, it is also proper to pray for all other animals.

Sample blessings and prayers are sprinkled throughout all the chapters of Animal Prayer Guide, and in the last chapter there is a sample memorial service.

Niki Behrikis Shanahan's Animal Prayer Guide is a much needed "tool" to help people comfortably pray for animals, everywhere and for every need. Thank you, Niki, for writing it.

I just finished reading Animal Prayer Guide, and it is a beautiful book! You have not only told how to properly pray for our pets and all animals, you have also provided a good start for anyone who wants to learn how to pray in faith and get results. The stories you included were heartwarming and special, and you have included much Scripture as a basis for all that you are sharing. This book will be a blessing to animal lovers, just as There Is Eternal Life For Animals has been.

It is helpful for us to be able to turn to some form of already constructed prayer to help us communicate with God quickly, directly and effectively. Animal Prayer Guide is destined to become a basic in any animal-lovers library.

I use the sample prayers in Animal Prayer Guide daily for my two cats, Sylvester and Rocky. What a great book! The sample prayers are so handy to have, and the whole book is so encouraging. I really like the Blessing of the Animals Service, too. It explains how God wants all His creatures healthy and well, and is an essential daily tool for your animal companions.

My prescription: provide good food and exercise, see your veterinarian for yearly exams, and use the prayers in this wonderful book.

I bought this book when my cat Gareth dissapeared.It was very helpful to me as the author included prayers for lost, sick and abused animals in general.It makes for a good reference book
and gives a few ideas how to get back your pet.It also contains cute stories about different animals. I got my pet back after loosing him for 9 days.So I highly recommend this book for any animal lovers.

Animal Prayer Guide is a moving and insightful book for those who want to pray for their pets and all animals. The scriptures on prayer, faith, and receiving answers from God are a balm for the soul from the Word of God. A blessing and a must read for all animal lovers, just as There Is Eternal Life For Animals is.