Get Your Pet Blessed at Christ the King Saturday

With pets being such a huge part of our daily lives, a Kendall Park church is holding an event to recognize the blessing our animal buddies provide.

Christ the King Lutheran Church is hosting a community-wide Pet Blessing Carnival this Saturday on the front lawn of the church. At the center of the carnival is a worship service where animals and their human friends will receive individual blessings.

Anyone is welcome to come out, enjoy some music, and visit the tables of participating organizations before and after the brief worship service. Christ the King is inviting all neighbors to bring whatever pets are a member of their household (on a leash or in a pet carrier): dogs, cats, birds, horses, goats, hamsters, bunnies, pigs, etc.

"Experience a joyous afternoon centered around God's blessing of our animal companions, the blessings animals bring to our lives, and the many ways we are called to bless our animals," said Pastor Kim Carlson.

Participating organizations and activities include:

• "Ask the Vet Table" - The Animal Hospital of Kingston and Blawenburg SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals, Animal Shelter
• "Ask the Trainer Table" - Chantal Cartier, Maverick Pet Partners
• Second Chance for Animals, Animal Shelter and fundraising craft sale
• Paws for Minds from Attitudes in Reverse, Therapy Dogs
• Free Dog Nail Trimming, Cassie Harvey, The Polished Pooch, Pet Grooming
• Casey Sky & Bill Jamison, Musical Entertainment
• Christ the King, Pet Blessing Worship Service
• Treats for critters and humans
• Face painting and washable animal tattoos for kids

The Pet Blessing Carnival will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the front lawn of the church, located at 3330 Route 27 in Kendall Park, across from the Stop&Shop.