The choice to bring a non-human companion into your home requires big responsibilities, new understandings and lots of love and attention. This is a sacred task. Why not mark it as such? Special blessings for a new pet can invite each family member to make commitments and can be a time of gratitude for the gifts this new animal will bring into your lives.
Pet blessings may also come as you find you need to give up a pet to a new home or as your life circumstances change or your pet’s health changes. In the churches I served, I instituted services of animal blessings and have deep respect for our animal companions and the roles they play in our lives. I am a life-long pet owner, from fish and birds, to small furries and large furries. I currently share my home with two dogs and a cat, and I volunteer with my son at the Asheville Humane Society.
