Mi Sheberach for a Pet

Asked by Hindy Shenman · February 10, 2003 · Other

Question

Dear rabbi Is it permissible to say a mi sheberach for a pet. My cat Toolie had an operation today, and I was wondering if it is proper to ask the gabbai at our synagogue to mention her name during the mi sheberach's. Thank you for your attention to this question.

Answer

Answered by Aaron Abadi

The Mi Sheberachs are just a Minhag and technically ruled by local Minhag. If you pay the Shul a few dollars, I'm sure they wouldn't mind. This is something that needs to be asked of the Rabbi in the Shul. AA