The Reverend Mary Ann Huston, Associate Rector, bestows a blessing on Bogie, with his owner Jess Lofgreen during a Blessing of the Animals service conducted by Grace Episcopal Church, held at Booty’s Road Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Lunch was provided at the park’s pavilion after the service acknowledging the work of Saint Francis of Assisi. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Zuzu, a Bearded Dragon owned by Ava Kostr, 16, and her family, is bestowed a blessing by The Reverend Mary Ann Huston during the Grace Episcopal Church Blessing of the Animals service held at San Gabriel Park on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.