Caring for animals is a significant aspect of our stewardship over God’s creation. The Bible emphasizes the importance of compassion and kindness towards all living beings, reflecting God’s deep love and concern for every creature. As stewards, we are called not only to nurture and protect animals but also to recognize their intrinsic value in the tapestry of life.
In this collection of Bible verses, we will explore what scripture says about our responsibilities toward animals. These verses remind us that our duty extends beyond ourselves, urging us to treat all creatures with respect and love, mirroring the Creator’s heart for His creation. Let these words inspire us to be diligent in our care for animals in our homes and communities.
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
The LORD is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works.
Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God.
But now ask the beasts, and they will teach you; and the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of the sea will explain to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this, in whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind?
Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, and attend to your herds.
And as for you, behold, I establish My covenant with you and with your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the cattle, and every beast of the earth with you.
If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying under its burden, and you would refrain from helping it, you shall surely help him with it.
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Your righteousness is like the great mountains; Your judgments are a great deep; O LORD, You preserve man and beast.
You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.
This great and wide sea, in which are innumerable teeming things, living things both small and great. There the ships sail about; there is that Leviathan which You made to play there.
For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving.
Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.
Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them.
Where is the dwelling of the lions, and the feeding place of the young lions, where the lion walked, and the lioness and cubs?
A false witness shall perish, but the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
For what happens to the sons of men also happens to animals; one thing befalls them: as one dies, so dies the other.
For every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.
Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep? Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.
For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind.
The beast of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I give waters in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My people, My chosen.
Also, to every beast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food. And it was so.
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
Your righteousness is like the great mountains; Your judgments are a great deep; O LORD, You preserve man and beast.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Famous and Strong Quotes about animals care
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude. We are for the most part more lonely when we go abroad among men than when we stay in our chambers.
The stuff of life is survival. The animal is the ultimate teacher.
Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.
I love my pets, and I will protect them at all costs.
Praying for Our Animal Companions
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of animals in our lives. They bring joy, companionship, and a reminder of Your wondrous creation. We ask for Your guidance and strength in caring for all living beings entrusted to us.
Help us to be diligent stewards of the animals in our care, treating them with kindness, respect, and love. May we advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves, ensuring they receive the protection and compassion they deserve.
Grant us wisdom in understanding their needs and health, and inspire us to support efforts that promote well-being and conservation of all species. Let our actions reflect Your love in every interaction we have with them.
We pray for the comfort and safety of all animals, both wild and domestic. May they live free from suffering, finding peace and security in their environments.
In Your holy name, we pray,
Amen.