PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Blessing of the Animals

Beth Cave and her Pomeranian, Rajah.

Andy and Melissa Owens show off their Gator pride with their dogs Tebow and Bon Jovi.

Linda Lee Miska with her dog, Yuqita con Mojo, a Havanese, who was trained in Spanish. Her name translates to “little sweet potato with sauce.”

Leslie Loftus with her dog, Molly.

Jack and Sally Jaret stand with their dog, Maggie.

Arthur Rowe’s dog, Gypsy, waits to be blessed.

“She loves to work,” said Catherine Ferretti of her Welsh corgi, Ginger, who works as a therapy dog.

Caroline Devitt with her 13-year-old basset hound, Dixie.

Ellie Fitzgerald brought her hen, Roxy, to be blessed.

Teresa Carafelli and Fred Frederick with their golden retriever, Dixie.