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Dogs gather for blessing at New Community Church

Original: Spotted: Dogs getting ready to be blessed at New Community Church

Dogs and their owners gathered at New Community Church for a traditional animal blessing, with photos showing the pets lined up ahead of the ceremony. Blessings of animals are typically held around the feast of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, and local reactions have been warm and lighthearted.

Why now: Charming local photos of pets being blessed resonate widely, especially around the feast of St Francis of Assisi.

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