Hear our humble prayer,
O God,
for our friends,
the animals, especially
for those who are
suffering; for any
that are lost or
deserted or frightened
or hungry.

We entreat for them all
Thy mercy and pity,
and for those who
deal with them,
we ask a heart
of compassion and
gentle hands and
kindly words.

Make us, ourselves,
to be true friends
to animals and so
to share the blessings
of the merciful.