Blessings for the animals
Published 9:00 am Sunday, October 11, 2015
- Ava, a Newfoundland-golden retriever mix, is blessed by the Rev. Mark Niethammer Saturday at Frank Hall Park. Ava was there with her owner, Patty Stanley. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune
- Diane Olson brought Taffy, her English cocker spaniel, to the blessing of the animals event Saturday at Frank Hall Park. The event is in conjunction with Choose Civility Month. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune
- The Rev. Mark Niethammer of Salem Lutheran Church speaks to those in attendance during Saturday’s blessing of the animals event. The event is in its fourth year. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune
- Carolyn Smith’s cavalier King Charles spaniel, Rusty, was one of the animals in attendance for Saturday’s blessing of the animals event at Frank Hall Park. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune
- Amy Brouwers brought her dog Meela to a blessing of the animals event Saturday at Frank Hall Park that was put on as a part of Choose Civility Month. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune