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Dogs, birds, rats, rabbits and a cat came for the blessing.

Blessing of the Animals

REVEREND Victoria Etchemendy of the Unity World Healing Center in Lake Oswego invited Project POOCH director, Joan Dalton, to take part in a Blessing of the Animals in July.

Joan described the Project POOCH program and talked about the importance and strength of the bond between the dogs from shelters and the youths at MacLaren. She expressed gratitude to the congregants for Unity’s generosity in partnering with POOCH over the years and sharing space with our Outreach Office.

Rev. Victoria Etchemendy (right)

The animals attending the blessing included birds, rats, rabbits, a cat and several dogs, accompanied by their human friends. Traditionally the Blessing of the Animals is celebrated in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s example of love, respect, and stewardship for all God’s creatures.

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