Dixfield Congregational Church Pastor Matt Andrews, at the table, conducts a Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 11 with five people bringing their pets for the blessing. (Bruce Farrin/Staff Writer) ...

Animals have been part of religious traditions for centuries. From ancient temples to modern-day churches and shrines, they are respected as creatures created by the divine. Their presence in sacred ...

Some smaller attendees arrive by a classic wagon, pet bag, or even toy cars; other critters are carefully carried by the ...

Community Missions will hold its fourth annual Blessing of the Animals from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at its main site, 1570 Buffalo Ave. Pets from all around the community are invited to come and ...

SEQUIM — A blessing of the animals service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. The service will be in front of Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave., Sequim, rain or shine. “When we ...

I don’t think my dog believes in God. But that wouldn’t stop me from bringing him to a Blessing of the Animals event — like the one at Riviera United Methodist Church in Redondo Beach next month. OK, ...