Blessings of the Pets today!

[Laura's Babies]

My buddie and neighbor went to the Blessings of the Pets today at the Synagogue he attends. He takes his babies Klinger and Yetta every year to have them blessed by the Rabbi. I think that is just SO neat and I wish I had somewhere to take mine to have them blessed but I am not Jewish and neither are my babies. (LOL!)

I got pictures of them today when they got back home from being blessed...
Daddy'sd little gril, Yetta


And proud CatDad with is boy, Klinger


They got certificates like these, Yettas was pink, this one os Klingers.


(for some reason when I make Yetta's smaller, PB blurrs it out real bad...)

[kimlovescats]

Very nice!

[krazyaboutkatz]

That's neat and his cats sure are gorgeous.

[rg_girlca]

That is so nice and what beautiful cats Yetta & Klinger are. Look at that proud papa.

Laura, is Yetta the same cat that was in the red wagon when she was a kitten?

[Laura's Babies]

You got a good memory! Yea, this big girl is that little kitten in the red wagon.

[CultureJunky]

That is just so cool! I would love to be able to have my cats blessed. I do believe in God, but I dont' attend church, but to me animals are part of God's world, and are important. I think no matter what religion you are or faith, that involving animals like that is just so great. Animals are a big part of many people's lives and to be able to have them blessed in your faith is just fantastic!

[momcat]

I also love the idea of blessing our pets because they are a very special gift from God. They ask so little of us but give so very much in return. Unfortunately, my Pastor is allergic to cats and I don't even want to think of what it might do to her asthma. Pastor told me the owner of a funeral home a few doors down from her feeds the feral kitties that come by each day. Once their tummys are full, they come to play in her fenced in back yard. Pastor's favorite is when mommy cats bring their babies to romp and play. At least they're off the street and away from danger. In spite of her allergy and asthma, Pastor wants to keep all of them.

[lvpets2002]

WoW that was neat & sweet.. Such pretty babies..

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I always baptise my pets. I do the Presbyterian sprinkle rather than the Baptist dunk. Since they are a gift from God in the first place, I don't think He minds. He's never told me to stop it any way.

[RedHedd]

Aww! We do this in San Francisco, the City of St. Francis, every year. I haven't taken my pets mainly because of time constraints, but it always looks like such a happy event. They are all blessed creatures anyway.

[KitCat]

Cocoa Kitty has to gets his blessings from God at our house because he doesn't like to travel, is afraid of strangers and DOGS, and they don't have beds to hide under!

[catmandu]

I Know That The Lord Blesses All Of Our Pets, And All Animals On Earth.
And I Believe That How You Treat Animals Determines Your Fate When You Face Judgement Day.
I Know The Found Cats Hate To Travel , So They Are Blessed Here.

[mrspunkysmom]

A blessing is a blessing, no matter the faith. Go with your friend or find another ceremony. Do one yourself or invite some friends together to bless your pets.

The Feast of St. Francis was on October 4th, which is when many pets are blessed.

I really should get mine blessed, but mine also do not travel well.

Anne

[Freedom]

That is so nice, and the certificate is a nice idea. Many of the Catholic churches around here have a special time for the blessing of the pets, around the Feast of St. Francis. I have never taken my cats, as I can't imagine having a cat (or mulitples) in a carrier and the people around me having dogs on leashes. Something tells me that is just not a good mix.

It is not just cats and dogs. People bring small mammals, birds, reptiles, and even a few goats and pot bellied pigs mix in. There is always an announcement in the paper before hand, and often a photo follow up the day after. I don't envy the church clean up crew after such a Mass!

I agree with Catmandu, I also believe they are all blessed. I have St. Francis medals on the collar for each cat, along with the ID tag. On one side of the medal is a depiction of St. Francis surrounded by animals. On the other side is a picture of a kitty angel and around the kitty angel is says: "God Bless My Cat." I get them on ebay. There are several different types available. The ones I get are silver tone, and say "Cat" not "Pet" (too generic). I think they are about $6 each. Crystal keeps losing hers, no idea how. I now have 3 for her; they eventually show up, just "miraculously appear" in the middle of the floor. She must have a secret stash somewhere!

[kimlovescats]

I always baptise my pets. I do the Presbyterian sprinkle rather than the Baptist dunk.

I am Baptist, and I had to giggle at this comment! I have no doubt your kitties truly appreciate this!!!