Abingdon Episcopal Church at White Marsh welcomed parishioners and the community to a service called the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, also known as the Blessing of the Animals. While the majority of the animals were dogs, there also were two goats, a quarter horse, a miniature horse, and a fish. The pews were filled with nearly as many canines as humans. Those attending with their animals were, front row from left, Patty Rosenberg, Chris Hartman, Ty Byrne, the Rev. Sven vanBaars, the Rev. Jen Kimball, Gary Counasse, Mike Kinser, Toni Hogg; back row, Eric Rosenberg, Don Dransfield, Nancy Dransfield, Lisa Queen, Linda Tiller, Terri Byrne, Thom Byrne, Karen Meyer, Kathleen Gillerlain, Carolyn Treyz, Peggy Cooney, Bonnie Lewis, Etna Walker, Florace Arnold, Tom Arnold, Shelley Kinser, Nancy Choquette, Louise Austin, Laurie Cole and Nancy Miano. Photo by Linda Tjossem
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