Blessing of the Animals

Tammy Helm/Tribune photo Lady Bug takes in her surroundings as Rev. Dr. Jared Witt begins the service prior to his blessing of the animals. Lady Bug is owned by Presbyterian Youth Director Holly Samborski of Fort Scott.

The second annual event was sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church, but open to all pet owners in the area. A collection was taken for Lee's Paws and Claws Animal Shelter. Blessings were bestowed on several cats, dogs, two horses and Paws and Claws, mascots for the animal shelter.