St. Columba Episcopal Church saw a departure from its usual parishioners as it welcomed all pets “smaller than an elephant” to an annual pet blessing and fall festival on Oct. 6. Held in partnership with Payton’s Promise Sanctuary and the Marathon SPCA, the event included golf cart rides, a pumpkin patch, photo booth opportunities for humans and their furry or feathered family members, and of course, an individual blessing for each pet by Rev. Debra Maconaughey.
“What a fun day full of friends, fun and lots of blessings,” the church posted on Facebook following the event. “So thankful fo rall the love we felt and all the wonderful animals we were blessed to meet.”
Photos by Ross Smith and contributed images.
