Blessing of the Animals

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Date Change Due to Weather Conditions

"The Blessing of the Animals"

WHERE: Third Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 Livingston St., Rhinebeck, N.Y. 12572

WHEN: Sunday, May 18th, 1pm to 5pm

WHY: To strengthen the human-animal bond by celebrating the 110th anniversary of "Be Kind to Animals Week"

HOW: This is a free, outdoors, family fun event. Bring your pet for an individual hands-on blessing from Pastor James Miller and meet the Ambassador Animals who are exhibiting with their caregivers. This is an afternoon meant to educate and build compassion for all living creatures.



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On Sunday, May 18th at 1pm, the Third Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rhinebeck will be hosting their annual, "The Blessing of the Animals". This celebration corresponds with "Be Kind to Animals Week", a 110-year-old American tradition. It is the oldest commemorative week in United States history, started by AMERICAN*HUMANE. This organization was founded in 1877 and is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and well-being of animals.



Our 6-foot community "Pet Remembrance Tree" is dedicated to the California wildfire victims. People are invited to adorn the tree with loving tributes to their pets who have passed. Items such as pet toys, leashes, photos, notes, paw prints, cards and other tributes may be placed on the tree in memory of loving companions.



"The Blessing" is a hands-on, individual experience administered by Pastor James Miller. All furred, finned, feathered and scaled friends are invited to attend with their companion humans. All animal guests must be properly escorted, leashed, kenneled, harnessed, etc. This is an outdoor event.



In addition to "The Blessing" the church's great lawn will be filled with community-based rescue services and shelter organizations. Visitors, with or without pet escorts, can meet and interact with Ambassador Animals and learn more about pet and wildlife care. Countryside Animal Hospital is sponsoring a free "Ask the Vet" table to answer questions about medical issues, general care and grooming.