9761353868?profile=RESIZE_710xUnity of Delray Beach held its 22nd Annual Blessing of the Animals in the church gazebo on Oct 30. Dogs, cats, photos, and even a stuffed toy dinosaur named Bumpy were individually blessed by Reverend Laurie Durgan. Each animal was given a certificate, a medallion for their collars with the saying “I am blessed,” and treats.
TOP: Reverend Laurie Durgan blessed Bumpy the dinosaur with the help of his owner, Jace Fernly, 5, with rose petals.
Durgan said this was the first time she had been able to bless a dinosaur in all her years of taking part in animal blessing ceremonies.
BELOW: The church also had a table full of photos of pets who have passed or were unable to attend the ceremony. Photos by Rachel O’Hara/The Coastal Star

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