I appreciate you reaching out with this request, and I join you in thanking God for the care you clearly have for this little duck. It’s right to bring every practical concern to Him, because He made all creatures and delights in their wellbeing.
As you continue to pray about this, consider that prayer isn’t simply a way to secure a specific outcome we envision. True prayer isn’t about persuading God to do our will; it’s about making room for His will to unfold. Often we come to Him with a fixed idea of how things should work out, a no-kill home, a loving caretaker, a long life, and those are good desires. But prayer works most deeply when we lay those desires before Him and then trust His wisdom. He already knows the needs of this duck and the desires of your heart, even before you speak them. The purpose of prayer is to open the door for God to do what He has been waiting to do, without violating your will. When you pray, “Your will be done,” you’re not giving up hope; you’re placing the situation into the hands of the One who loves this creature far more than you can imagine.
Sometimes the greatest pressure in our lives, like having to rehome an animal you’ve grown attached to, drives us to our knees. That’s a good place to be. Instead of fretting or trying to control every detail, you can give yourself to prayer. Entrust the duck to God’s provision. He is perfectly capable of preparing a safe place, even if it seems unlikely from a human perspective. And as you persist in prayer, don’t think you need to exhaust yourself with many words or long hours to be heard. Short, fervent prayers from a trusting heart are far more powerful than strained, lengthy ones. And remember, prayer can change you as much as it changes circumstances. It might realign your expectations, bring you peace if the answer looks different, or deepen your confidence that God’s timing is perfect.
David, when he prayed, habitually ended with praise. He declared God’s strength and faithfulness even before seeing the final result. I’d encourage you to do the same, thank Him now for what He is doing, even before you know the outcome. Ask Him to carry out His loving purposes for this duck, and then rest in that. Jesus Himself, under the weight of constant need, withdrew to pray. If He saw the necessity of prayer, how much more do we need that lifeline?
So, continue praying with thanksgiving. Let your heart be open: “Lord, provide a good home, but above all, let Your perfect will be done for this little life You created.” When you pray that way, you’re not giving up; you’re trusting in a Father who gives good gifts. He may just surprise you, and through it, strengthen your own faith along the way.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. 
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