Holiday Blessing of the Animals

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): Dec 15th 2009 @ 11:00AM Filed Under: Dogs

To celebrate the joy of New Yorkers' favorite companions this holiday season, the ASPCA and host Cindy Adams sponsored their first-ever ASPCA Holiday Blessing of the Animals at Christ Church in New York City on Sunday. Pets of all shapes and sizes gathered with their doting owners as the non-sectarian service honored companion animals. Take a look at some of the precious pets who attended the service.

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Lulu, a French bulldog, sits Diana Anderson's lap at the ASPCA's Blessing of the Animals on Sunday Dec. 13, 2009 at Christ Church in New York.

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Holiday Blessing of the Animals

Lulu, a french bulldog, sits Diana Anderson's lap at the ASPCA's Blessing of the Animals on Sunday Dec. 13, 2009 at Christ Church in New York.

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Kweon, right, and Giovanni, a beagle, wait for the start of the ASPCA's Blessing of the Animals. Pamela Gale, the owner of Kweon, said she found her in a garbage can in Korea and does not know what type of dog she is.

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Along with her two Yorkshire terriers, Jazzy and Juicy, gossip columnist Cindy Adams hosted the ASPCA Holiday Blessing of the Animals.

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Members of the New York City Police Department K9 unit receive a special holiday blessing.

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A dog waits to be blessed at the ASPCA Holiday Blessing of the Animals at Christ Church in New York City.

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A festive pooch waits for his blessing at the ASPCA Holiday Blessing of the Animals.

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Pet owners, along with their furry friends, attend the ASPCA Holiday Blessing for the Animals.

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Wearing a festive outfit, Sunshine, a miniature schnauzer, right, sits by as 22-month-old Ezra Green from the Bronx pets Pistache, a yellow Labrador retriever, during the ASPCA's Blessing of the Animals.

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Pets big and small attend the ASPCA Holiday Blessing with their owners in New York City.

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Rocco the cat and Cassie the golden retriever share a special moment at the ASPCA Holiday Blessing for the animals at Christ Church on December 13, 2009.

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