God can show us things through the natural which invoke sympathy or anger which speaks much more of ourselves then anything, for as Paul says, "Is it the oxen that God cares about"? No, it is said for us (as is this picture said to David). But it does show God understands us.
2Sam 12:1-4 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.
The rich [man] had exceeding many flocks and herds:
But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.
And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.
David was enraged
This was "of David" and a wrong He committed. I believe the picture does bring up in us some natural affections and that of our own feelings through it (as God knows these). Theres nothing wrong with the caring for the needs of an animal.
Jesus used examples of the same to put a little heart back into the overly religious who passed over mercy.
Mathew 12:11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
Theres a few. Truthfully I don't really pray for my pets, but I know when my dog was thrown into a seizure, and it scared the crap out of me :shock: and the first words out of my mouth (like it or not) was GOD HELP HER!
So I would be a hypocrit to tell you I never did personally. So I might look unspiritual, even ridiculous perhaps but the truth is I know "I do" in "such times". Heck, no one else to call on but Him stranded in the middle of such a time not knowing what to do.
Though I must admit they are not on "my daily prayer list" :lol: But who can blame you Sandy? Not me, nor do I judge you or condemn you for doing it. Sounds like you have a big heart and a merciful one.
Peace
Daniel