Just spoke to the organizer of the event, and she said the Blessing would take place at 11:30 am. The Pet Contest would begin at noon. But there will be other things going on before that.

There will be lots of adoptable animals from several different rescues. There will also be different items for you and your pet sold at the different tables. I know we will have pet toys as well as hand quilted pet crate pads. Usually some of the rescues have baked goodies, some for people and some for your dog.

And they will have the Knoxville Zoo and other attractions. Come and enjoy.

Terry

This is a church event that we were invited to. I'm pretty sure there will be a blessing by the church. Anyway, that's what I understood. I will check with the organizer.

Terry

I think Blessing of the Animals is a wonderful idea. I'm not sure I will make it with the pupster. All that excitement and all those children in one place may be a little more than she can stand.

Will they/someone be blessing the animals in attendance or are we celebrating the blessings that are animals?

Just so it’s clear that you all are the ones comparing illegal aliens to dogs. Remember that when you start hurling comments like “racist” and “intolerant”.

It is pretty cold, though, if, while this Marine is in a foreign land protecting us, his family turns his little ankle-biter over to the pound. That’s just wrong.

I think saving animals from the pound is great if they are there and you want them. Obviously, the government should not subsidize a no-kill animal shelter because there are more important uses for tax-payer dollars than feeding and housing stray animals. Privately operated no-kill shelters are great.

Lester

He uses them very effectively. Mostly the DT.

lol.

Terry

Those two aren't Chihuahuas, unless you've seen a 40+ lb or a 20+ lb Chi. One is a yellow lab cross and the other is a Border Collie cross. But I just pulled a little Chihuahua Friday. He was turned in to animal control, and because of his temperment, was going to be put down. His owner was a Marine who is overseas. His family were taking care of him, but they could no longer handle him. This little grunt just needed a drill sergeant to explain the facts of life to him. He is now sitting in the chair with me as I type.

That's going to rile Lester. A Mexican Chihuahua owned by a Marine serving overseas. And saved from a death sentence by an animal rescuer!

Terry

Lester,

I think one of the dogs in these pictures is a Chihuahua. Are you going to let this stand?

If you are a witness for your church, I'm going to guess attendance sucks.