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Rev. Sara Potter and friend share a quiet moment of communion. -
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Arcata. -
The altar at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Arcata. -
The crowd enjoys a chili cook-off before the blessing service. -
One of Kate Lehre’s terriers examines a bowl of chili. -
Musical accompaniment for the service. -
Rev. Sara Potter leads the crowd in a reading of The Canticle of the Sun. -
Another of Kate Lehre’s terriers. -
Diana Cooper and Tony. -
Emily Armstrong Buck and Dinah. -
Diana Cooper and Percy take a photo. -
One of 15 beloved pets in attendance at St. Alban’s Blessing of the animals. -
One of 15 beloved pets in attendance at St. Alban’s Blessing of the animals. -
Friends say hello at the Blessing of the Animals. -
A pet in a contemplative moment. -
Jeremy Webb holds Ruby and Doc as they receive their blessing. -
Emily Arents and Chica -
A rescue belonging to Kate Lehre is blessed. -
Collin Coriell and his little friend, a woolly bear caterpillar. -
A group of children enjoy themselves at the service. -
Miriam Hohl holds Percy -
Emily Coriell and Molly -
Percy is loved -
Emily Arents, Chica and Rev. Potter -
Chica
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal. More by Kali Cozyris