The Humane Society of the San Bernardino Valley hosted a special celebration Friday night, Oct. 4, to honor the animals that bring joy to so many people every day.
Families brought their furry family members and loved ones (big and small) to the San Bernardino shelter for the annual Blessing of the Animals service.
The special outdoor ceremony for all types of pets, including those on leashes and those in kennels, featured prayer readings and music, and was led by the Rev. Woody Hall.
Special consideration was also given to families who had lost a pet. An HSSBV news release states that participants are encouraged to “bring and share photos and memorabilia of their pets to celebrate, honor, and remember the precious animals that have blessed our lives with love and loyalty.” It is said that
Pastor Woody Hall laughs with Abby Leanos and her dogs Asa and Max during the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s Annual Animal Blessing on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in San Bernardino. left). (Photo by Terry Pearson, Press – Enterprise/SCNG)
During the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s Annual Blessing of the Animals on Friday, October 4, 2024 in San Bernardino, Pastor Woody Hall speaks with Mara and San, who will turn 18 on December 27th. Congratulations to Alberto Martinez of Bernardino. (Photo by Terry Pearson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
People hold an urn with the ashes of their dog Baby as Pastor Woody Hall blesses them during the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s annual animal blessing ceremony on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in San Bernardino. Joanna Marchal. (Photo by Terry Pearson, The Press Enterprise/SCNG)
Pastor Woody Hall greets Clementina Bernal, Naomi Alaniz, and four dogs at the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s annual Animal Blessing Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 in San Bernardino. and blessed the two cats. (Photo by Terry Pearson, Press Enterprise /SCNG)
Drool waits to be blessed by Pastor Woody Hall during the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s annual Animal Blessing Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in San Bernardino. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
With tears in her eyes, Michele Matsukiu holds a photo of her dog, Pirate Treasure. At the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s annual Blessing of the Animals in San Bernardino, I told Pirate Treasure, “Live like someone left the gate open,” she said. spoke. Friday, October 4, 2024 (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
With tears in his eyes as he celebrates a photo of his beloved dog Pirate Treasure, who died of cancer earlier this year, at the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s annual Animal Celebration in San Bernardino on Friday, Oct. 25. Michelle Matskiu speaks with Pastor Woody Hall. April 4, 2024. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Rick Eisenberg holds his dog Riley as he listens to Pastor Woody Hall speak at the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s Annual Animal Blessing on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in San Bernardino. are. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Pastor Woody Hall (left) blesses Chester and Margarita Margarita at the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s annual Blessing of the Animals on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in San Bernardino. (Photo by Terry Pearson, Press Enterprise/SCNG)
People and their pets listen to Pastor Woody Hall speak at the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s Annual Blessing of the Animals on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in San Bernardino. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Lysette Martinez holds her dog Stoney, who will turn 17 in December, during the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s Annual Animal Celebration on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in San Bernardino. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
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Pastor Woody Hall laughs with Abby Leanos and her dogs Asa and Max during the San Bernardino Valley Humane Society’s Annual Animal Blessing on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in San Bernardino. left). (Photo by Terry Pearson, Press -Enterprise/SCNG)
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