Blessing furry loved ones

St Dunstan's Cathedral held its eighth pet blessing on Saturday, October 5.

October 10, 2013

Tanya Bester Less than a minute

Barbara Arthur and her cross-breed dog, Amy, were blessed.

A small ceremony was held and songs were sung, followed by the priest, Debbie Wesseloo, blessing each pet owner and their pet by sprinkling them with holy water.

Lyn Mead and her Jack Russell, Bob, were blessed at the St Dunstan's Cathedral pet blessing, on Satuday October 5. — Lyn Mead and her Jack Russell, Bob, were blessed at the St Dunstan’s Cathedral pet blessing, on Satuday October 5.

Norma Riley (left) with Charlie, and Val Jagoe with Suzi, about to be blessed at the St Dunstan's Cathedral pet blessing, on Saturday, October 5. — Norma Riley (left) with Charlie, and Val Jagoe with Suzi, about to be blessed at the St Dunstan’s Cathedral pet blessing, on Saturday, October 5.

Christene Blackie with her African Grey parrot, Salvador.

Diane van Niekerk (left) and her dog are blessed with holy water, by the priest, Debbie Wesseloo.

“I love dogs, rhinos and horses; all creatures great and small,” said organiser Jean Ellis, when asked what her motivation is for arranging the event each year.