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All faiths and pets welcomed ‘Blessing of the Animals’ on Saturday in Sylmar

At the blessing of the animals held Saturday, April 1, at Orcas Park in Sylmar, Los Angeles Animal Services provided pet registration, microchipping, vaccinations and adoptions. All animals were welcome if on a leash or in a carrier. Pet pals who couldn’t attend were blessed using their photo.

The interfaith event was presented by the office of Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez.

Paoulina Manzo lets out a smile as Fr. Rolly Astudillo blesses her pet during Council District Seven’s first Blessing of the Animals event Saturday at Orcas Park in Sylmar. The interfaith event was put on by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and LA Animal Services who provided pet registration, microchipping, and vaccinations.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez and her dog Hercules participate in a blessing with Fr. Rolly Astudillo during Council District Seven’s first Blessing of the Animals event Saturday at Orcas Park in Sylmar. The interfaith event was held in conjunction with LA Animal Services who provided pet registration, microchipping, and vaccinations.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Fr. Rolly Astudillo blesses a pet during Council District Seven’s first Blessing of the Animals event Saturday at Orcas Park in Sylmar. The interfaith event was put on by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and LA Animal Services who provided pet registration, microchipping, and vaccinations.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

A dog is blessed with water during Council District Seven’s first Blessing of the Animals event Saturday at Orcas Park in Sylmar. The interfaith event was put on by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and LA Animal Services who provided pet registration, microchipping, and vaccinations.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Dogs wait to be microchipped during Council District Seven’s first Blessing of the Animals event Saturday at Orcas Park in Sylmar. The interfaith event was put on by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and LA Animal Services who provided pet registration, microchipping, and vaccinations.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

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If you missed Saturday’s event, a blessing of the animals will be held at 2-3 p.m. on April 8, 2-3 p.m. on Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles. Archbishop José H. Gomez is scheduled to offer the blessings. This is an all faiths and all animals event. Pets must be properly restrained on a leash or in a carrier. As an alternative, bring a photo of your pet to be blessed.

The line forms at 1 p.m. on April 8 in front of the Pico House at 424 N. Main St., L.A. The event is on Main Street between Arcadia Street and East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. www.olveraevents.com/blessing-of-animals-olvera-street. Entertainment is scheduled for noon-4 p.m on Olvera Street.

Information about pet adoption or fostering a pet, and about services including pet licensing and microchipping, is offered by LA Animal Services: www.laanimalservices.com

Information about Los Angeles City Council District 7: Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, monicarodriguez.org and www.facebook.com/MonicaRodriguezCD7/

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