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Owners present pets to Philippines priest for blessing

Published 10/06/2019, 10:34 PM
Updated 10/06/2019, 10:40 PM
Owners present pets to Philippines priest for blessing

MANILA, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Elaborately dressed cats and dogs
and even a palm-sized sugar glider were among the animals
blessed outside a Philippine mall on Sunday in celebration of
the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of
animals and World Animal day.
Pet owners raised their furry friends as a priest sprinkled
holy water on the menagerie.
"They are like humans to us, so we need to have them blessed
and make sure they do not get sick, and continue being with me,"
said Filipino dog owner Ram de Castro, while carrying his pet
dressed in Miss Universe-inspired red evening gown.
More than 100 pets were brought in for this year's religious
and blessing ceremony.
Anna Padrilao, a cat owner, said it was only right that her
pet gets blessed because he is also a creation of God.
"Animals should be treasured the same way as humans", she
said.
World Animal Day, a day of action recognised worldwide for
animal rights and welfare, is celebrated on Oct. 4, the feast
day of Saint Francis of Assisi.

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