For the love of dogs: Palm Coast church hosts pet blessings

The St. Thomas Episcopal Church blessed animals — including stuffed animals.

By Paola Ohlson
| 10:30 a.m. September 23, 2019

Rev. Bob Goolsby during a pet blessing session. Photo by Paola Rodriguez

Photo by Ken May Courtesy of St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Karla Goolsby and Rev Bob Goolsby during a pet blessing session. Photo by Paola Rodriguez

Cats were also blessed. Photo by Paola Rodriguez

Rory. Photo by Paola Rodriguez

Charlie. Photo by Paola Rodriguez

Ruth Cabrera, grandson Jaxon and Clark ,his stuffed animal. Photo by Paola Rodriguez

Jaxon Clark and Molly Photo by Paola Rodriguez

Debbie Smith and pet Tigo, 17, and Rev, Goolsby. Photo by Paola Rodriguez

Marley is a rescued dog. Photo by Paola Rodriguez

Marley, rescued dog, receiving the blessing. Photo by Paola Rodriguez

Mitzi looking happy after blessings. Photo by Paola Rodriguez

Maria Celeste Almeida bringing donations. Photo by Paola Rodriguez

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Pet lovers celebrated their furry companions at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church's pet blessing on Saturday, Sept. 21.

This family event, featuring the Rev. Robert Goolsby, featured goodie bags and advice from Nick Avis and his staff from Southern Wind Animal Hospital.

"We look forward to a more comprehensive event for the community."

ROBERT GOOLSBY, reverand at St. Thomas Episcopal Church

The community was invited to bring donations for the Flagler Humane Society and to meet the dogs available for adoptions.
Law enforcement horses and canines were are also part of the event.

Goolsby said pet blessings build partnerships and invite people to the church property.

Lynn Myers, with the Flagler Humane Society, expressed her gratitude for the great turnout, the donations and the opportunity to show the dogs they had for adoptions.