Pet Blessing - Oct 2nd

Our church held a Pet Blessing on Sunday. Lots for dogs, a hamster, a couple of snakes, and even some prize winning roosters attended the service. A good time was had by all. The weather was perfect and the animals listened attentively. It was great to see so many loved animals.

All the animals listened attentively.

Gracie and Shelly receive their blessing

Pastor Doug did a great job of emphasizing the importance of pets in our lives and how the relationship mirrors the love God has for all His creation.


Almighty and everlasting God, Creator of all things and giver of all life, let your blessing be upon all these animals. May our relationships with them mirror your love, and our care for them be an example of your bountiful mercy. Grant each of us and the animals we love the health and peace needed to restore wholeness to your creation. Strengthen us to love and care for them as we strive to imitate the love of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Fun at Pueblo Collie Sheltie Rescue Picnic

I'm not sure what you call a whole lot of collies and shelties in one place - but it was great to see all the sheepherders together at the annual Pueble Collie Sheltie Rescue Picnic!
Gracie touched noses with Faith, who was rescued from the same puppy mill in Nebraska as she was.  They seemed to remember each other.

Faith and Gracie

Here are some more photos of the day.

Gracie and Shelly meet Faith and Rembrandt

Kids and Shelties

Just some of the participants

I found this photo of my first sheltie. This was Duke and he was a wonderful dog.