Let the pets be blessed

Gibsons United Church held its annual blessing of the pets at Gibsons Public Market Sept. 23. Here, Rev. Terri Scallon cradles a small dog.  Some cats were said to be upset about being outnumbered by the dogs.  But the humans had fun, particularly some seniors who are no longer allowed pets in their living accommodation. And for the first time, the blessings were extended to the sea creatures on the marine education centre in the public market.  Joyce Gwilliam photo