Us Catholics believe that certain saints in heaven are assigned special domain over certain things on earth. For example...if you place a statue of St. Joesph in your back yard, then he will protect your home from fire, storms etc.
St. Francis of Assisi is the Patron Saint of Animals. I will pray to him and God as well today for a quick recovery for your dog...because they are a precious gift from God and give us all joy each and every day. I hope everything works out for you, because you deserve God's graces.
