DANVERS, Mass., May 30 (UPI) -- A Massachusetts congregation welcoming all animals, provided they are properly restrained, is celebrating its one-year anniversary.
The Rev. Thea Keith-Lucas of the Perfect Paws Ministry, which meets at Calvary Episcopal Church in Danvers, said the congregation had its roots in the annual "blessing of the animals" and is a way to celebrate both God and the bond between humans and their pets, The Boston Globe reported Monday. About 40-50 people attend the weekly services.
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