2024 Blessing of the Animals!

The twelfth annual “Blessing of the Animals” will take place at Bellaire United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 13 from 1:00 pm until 3:00pm.  At this fun, family-friendly and pet-friendly event, people of all faiths can bring their dogs, cats, hamsters, fish or other pets to receive an individual blessing from one of the church’s pastors.  Attendees will also receive a FREE digital photo of that special moment from Nikky LaWell Photography. 

Plus, pet owners can have their dogs microchipped for only $20, courtesy of Citizens for Animal Protection. There will be face painting for the kids and adorable adoptable pets from Golden Beginnings Rescue and Westie & Scottie Rescue of Houston.  And you can visit other pet organizations like Rover Oaks Pet Resort, Westbury Animal Hospital, Faithful Paws pet therapy, Pet Supplies Plus, Three Dog Bakery, PupFit and Canine Companions for Independence.  

Please “paws” for a few minutes and join this wonderful celebration of God’s gift of our beloved pet companions.  For questions, contact the church office at 713-666-2167 or church member Steve Smith at steve.roveroaks@gmail.com.

Please remember that all pets should be friendly and either on a leash (dogs), in protective carriers (cats), cages (birds, small mammals), fish bowls, or terrariums (amphibians, reptiles).