Published October 31. 2023 11:47AM
by Jenn Rago Special to the Bethlehem Press
The First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem was host to an assortment of flighty felines, courageous canines and precocious pups at its fifth annual Blessing of the Animals Oct. 1. Pets and their owners arrived at 3 p.m. and orderly assembled for individual pet blessings given by several of the church lay pastors and deacons. Participants donated varied pet foods and supplies that will be given to the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley. Each blessed animal received a certificate authenticating the event.
Louie, an energetic white fur ball, is blessed by Assistant Pastor Lindsey Clifton at the fifth annual Blessing of the Animals.
PRESS PHOTOS BY JENN RAGO Assistant Pastor Lindsey Clifton blesses Zoey, a former shelter dog. Zoey cautiously but willingly accept the blessing.
Patches the cat and his owner Mr. McMonagle soak up the sun after Patches was blessed at the fifth annual Blessing of the Animals. Each pet received a certificate for attending.
Rita, a rescue pet, excitedly participates in the Blessing of the Animals as she is blessed by the Reverend Suzanne Trump.
Flynn, accepts a blessing from Rev. Suzanne Trump at the First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem's blessing of the animals.
Five-month-old Laslow the cat was too shy to leave the carrier, so Laslow received the blessing in the carrier.
Participants donated pet supplies and food for the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley.
