Blessings for dogs, cats and a box turtle

Amid a cacophony of barking, Rev. Vicky Fleming blessed more than 35 animals at the annual Blessing of the Animals at the Sugar Loaf United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 19. Dogs, cats, rabbits and even a 26-year-old Chinese Box Turtle, stood in line with their owners to be blessed. “It was an extremely moving service this year,” noted the church spokesperson. “The love these owners have for their animals was so obvious it moved many to tears.” Also on hand was the Warwick Valley Humane Society who brought several adoptable animals to the event. The church reported that more donations were received for the humane society than any previous years.

Photo provided by
Charlotte Mifsud