Bring your furry, scaly, finned and feathered friends, and join us in the garden (or church hall in case of rain) at Ruthven United Church for the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, September 7th at 2:00pm. Receive a special pet blessing from Reverend Olav Kitchen. All pets are welcome, as are all humans, of all denominations and backgrounds!

Our pets are members of our families, and they should always be treated with respect and love! We also welcome and will provide a blessing for virtual pets, pictures of pets, and those who are not longer with us and who have crossed over Rainbow Bridge.

Certificates of each blessing will be provided free of charge. There will be a photographer on hand to take visitors’ portrait photos which will be posted, with permission, on the Ruthven United Church Facebook site.

Guests are encouraged to bring pet food and supply donations for area animal shelters and rescues. Animals must be on leashes or in carriers.

Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair or a blanket for you or your pet to sit on – this is an outdoor service.

For more information call:

Carolyn Kelly,

Clerk of Session, Coordinator for Blessing of the Animals

519.300.3767