A Prayer to End the Dog Meat Trade

A Prayer to End the Dog Meat Trade

Heavenly Father, Thank you for giving us the Earth and its Animals,

For an end to the dog meat trade, Lord hear us,

For the conversion of hearts of those involved in the dog meat trade, Lord hear us,

For mercy on those involved in the dog meat trade, Lord hear us,

For new opportunities for those economically-tied to the dog meat trade, Lord hear us,

For blessings upon those working to end the dog meat trade, Lord hear us,

For relief and rescue for the dogs that are suffering, Lord hear us,

Saint Francis of Assisi, Pray for an end to the dog meat trade,

Saint Anthony the Abbot, Pray for an end to the dog meat trade,

Saint Giles, Pray for an end to the dog meat trade,

Saint Hubert, Pray for an end to the dog meat trade,

Saint Martin de Porres, Pray for an end to the dog meat trade,

Saint Roch, Pray for an end to the dog meat trade,

Amen.

Catechism of the Catholic Church

CCC 2416: "Animals are God's creatures. He surrounds them with his providential care. By their mere existence they bless him and give him glory. Thus men owe them kindness. We should recall the gentleness with which saints like St. Francis of Assisi or St. Philip Neri treated animals."

CCC 2418: "It is contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer or die needlessly.”

Relevant nonprofits

FOUR PAWS International

Soi Dog Foundation