Animals and pets are gifts from God and parts of our family, part of who we are. The bond between person and pet is like no other relationship, because the communication between fellow creatures is at its most basic. Eye-to-eye, a human and their pet, are two creatures of love. Every creature is important. The love we give to a pet and receive from a pet can draw us more deeply into the larger circle of life, into the wonder of our common relationship to our Creator. Blessing of the Animals follows God’s example of kindness, mercy, compassion, and love for all creation.

In the Scriptures, the act of blessing means ‘the imparting of power or life.’ To bless someone or something in creation is more than expression of goodwill and caring. When we bless animals within creation and one another, we give thanks to God who imparts life, love, and grace into all of creation. Through the act of blessing, we celebrate our common kinship with all of creation

All animals must be on a lead or in a secure pen for the safety of other animals.