Associate Pastor Rev. Kayli Freeman, left, talks to the Kareha family and their two dogs during the blessing of the animals. Additional photos appear on Page A2.

PRESS PHOTOS BY SARAH GEORGEChurchgoers at the Union United Church of Christ wait in line during their Sunday service July 13 in order to have their pets blessed by pastors.

Kathy McGlade, left, stands for a photo by Senior Pastor Rev. Kris Snyder, right, with her recently blessed dog, Peanut.

Sarah Stoll, left, watches as Associate Pastor Rev. Kayli Freeman, right, blesses her stuffed dinosaur named Munchy.

PRESS PHOTOS BY SARAH GEORGEAssociate Pastor Rev. Kayli Freeman, right, reaches down for the Hemley family’s dog Remy.

Associate Pastor Rev. Kayli Freeman, left, converses with Madison Eckhart, right, about her pet lizard Willow.