Barbara Van Duyne sent this prayer to me on March 7th, 2000.
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For all small animals seen by the side of the road, or in the road...whether
dog or cat, possum, squirrel, raccoon, or bird........

            Dearest small one,
            (may your spirit) Return to the world soul,
            And your body to our Mother, the Earth.
            I honor your life.
            Blessed be.