Philippines' pet weddings highlight animal blessing ceremony

It was the first in-person ceremony since the pandemic to mark World Animal day

Published: October 02, 2022 16:35 Reuters and Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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Fifteen four-legged couples tied the knot at a pet wedding ceremony in the Philippines on Sunday that was held along with a special blessing of pets to mark World Animal Day. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Canine couples took the plunge at a park by a shopping mall where hundreds of animals, including cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, also received blessings in a drive-through and in-person ceremony from a priest who sprinkled them with holy water. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Pet owners walk with their dogs during a pet wedding at a mall in Quezon City ahead of World Animal Day. Image Credit: REUTERS

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It was the first in-person ceremony since the pandemic to mark World Animal day - celebrated worldwide to recognise animal rights and welfare - which falls on October 4, also the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Image Credit: REUTERS

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A priest sprinkles holy water at dogs at a drive-through pet blessing. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Pet owners walk with their dogs during a pet wedding at a mall in Quezon City. Image Credit: REUTERS

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A priest sprinkles holy water at a dog at a drive-through pet blessing ahead of World Animal Day. Image Credit: REUTERS

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A priest sprinkles holy water at a cat at a drive-through pet blessing. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Pet owners line up during a pet blessing at a mall in Quezon City. Image Credit: REUTERS

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A priest sprinkles holy water at dogs at a drive-through pet blessing ahead of World Animal Day. Image Credit: REUTERS

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A priest sprinkles holy water at dogs at a drive-through pet blessing at a mall in Quezon City. Image Credit: REUTERS

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A woman carries her guinea pigs as she lines up for pet blessing. Image Credit: REUTERS

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A priest sprinkles holy water at a dog at a drive-through pet blessing at a mall in Quezon City ahead of World Animal Day. Image Credit: REUTERS

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