Blessing of the animals at St. Thomas, Taunton

Dozens of Taunton pets took part in what otherwise would have been a typical service at the Episcopal Church of St. Thomas on Sunday morning, Oct. 6. The Rev. Richard Bardusch said that the Blessing of the Animals has become a tradition for the Taunton parish, during which members and guests bring their pets on the first Sunday in October to receive a special prayer at the front of the High Street church