Bless Your Pet, And More, May 22!
May 12, 2009 8:32 - 0 Comments
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Here’s a note from our very good friend Ruth Hanessian, who runs Animal Exchange. The annual Pet Blessing is coming up! This one is very special, for reasons you will see below. The photo is from last year’s blessing.
It’s hard for me to believe it myself, but this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Blessing of the Animals at the Animal Exchange! I hope you will join me in this wonderful free event, which be held at the store on Friday, May 22, at 4:30 p.m.
Presiding at the Blessing will be Father Jim Downs of St. Mary’s Church, Cantor Marge Auerbach from Congregation Bet Aviv, and Reverend Cindy Simpson of Christ Episcopal Church. You and your pets are welcome regardless of your affiliation or lack of affiliation. In other words, EVERYONE is welcome!
You may bring your pets (under your control) or a photo of them. There are really no restrictions as long as you are supervising your pets at all times. We have been visited in the past by Cuddles, a boa constrictor, and even by a snail. So, bring your furry, feathery, etc. friends, as well as your family and your people friends. We will have goodies to eat for people and pets. We’ll also have displays and handouts for all.
In addition to the Blessing, we will be celebrating the Animal Exchange’s 30th anniversary, my 70th birthday, and 15 years of my being cancer-free. Donations to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, to be held at the Montgomery College Rockville Campus, will be gratefully accepted.
Thank you, and looking forward to seeing you here.
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