Bluffton Presbyterian Church will hold a Blessing of the Animals event on Saturday, October 1 on the church lawn at 112 N. Main St., Bluffton. The 10:30 a.m. service will feature short readings and an individual blessing for each animal in attendance.

The invitation: "Furry, scaled, winged, or hoofed – all animals and their pet parents are invited! Animals must be leashed, crated, or otherwise contained. Photographs of pets who cannot attend are also welcome."

There will also be a Meet & Greet with cats and kittens from A Lotta Love Pet
Rescue of Lima, free pet supply giveaways donated by Pet Supplies Plus and
Chow Hound Pet Supplies (both of Findlay) and special prize giveaway
drawings.

For more information, visit www.blufftonpc.org or the church Facebook Page, or call the church office at 419-358-5806.