Local RSPCA set to hold their third annual Animal Blessing Service
The service aims to celebrate the happiness and joy our animal friends bring us
A full church enjoys the 2021 service. Pic: RSPCA
RSPCA's Halifax, Huddersfield & Bradford Branch is joining St Mark's Church, Longwood, for their third annual Animal Blessing Service.
Held at St Mark's Church, St Marks Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4SZ, at 3pm on Sunday, March 20, Vicar Simon Crook will be holding the service.
Featuring a quirky animal quiz, hymns, and animal-themed readings, the service aims to celebrate the happiness and joy our animal friends bring us.
Fay Gibbons, Community Fundraiser at the local RSPCA branch said: “Our Huddersfield Animal Blessing Service with St Marks is very special to us, it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our pets and animal companions by bringing them along to the church to enjoy the service with us!
“If your pet has passed away or may find it too difficult to physically attend, then Vicar Simon is happy to bless a photo too. We can’t wait to meet new and familiar faces of people and their pets this year!”
All types of animals are welcomed, but the Church asks that dogs are kept on leads and small animals (such as cats, rabbits, and other small furries/reptiles/birds) are kept safe by remaining in pet carriers.
The local RSPCA animal centre is entirely self-funded and hopes to raise awareness of the animal welfare work it does within the Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford areas, with all proceeds raised on the day to be split between the branch and the church.
To find out more about the Animal Blessing Service, visit the website or Facebook page.
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