Interfaith Blessing of the Animals

Long Beach California
From Bless The Pets.com:

BRING YOUR PETS WE WILL BLESS THE PETS Sat., Oct. 2, 2010 at noon. The Interfaith Blessing of the Animals presented by Haute Dogs and Justin Rudd is free to the public and their pets. Seniors, families, singles, and children, are encouraged to bring their dogs, cats, birds, lizards, rabbits, pot-bellied pigs, fish, tortoises and turtles and other well-behaved pets...

...WE WILL ALSO HAVE a moment of blessing, silence and vigil at the beginning of the service for pets who are unfortunately involved with sport dog fighting and other inhumane, unethical treatment.

Editor's note: The website lists the clergy participating in the event that includes:

• Catholics
• Protestants
• Muslim (TBA)
• Pagan