Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lehighton held its Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday. Nearly a dozen animals were blessed by Kathy Long, a synodically authorized lay minister at Trinity. Rhonda Rupell of Lehighton holds Champ and Cali, both chihuahuas, for a blessing by Kathy Long during Trinity’s annual Blessing of the Animals service. Helping Long is Tegan Fairchild. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Kaitlyn Christmas of Lehighton shows off her hamster, Princess Peach. She brought her pet to Trinity’s annual Blessing of the Animals service. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Ellie, a puggle from Lehighton, waits for a blessing and treat during pet blessing service. Ellie is owned by the Fairchild family. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO