Animal blessing service planned for Auckland this Sunday

Friday, September 30th, 2016

SPCA Auckland is encouraging animal lovers to celebrate their pets by taking part in the Great Animal Walk and Blessing of the Animals on October 2.

The parade starts at 12.45pm from Victoria Park and finishes at St Matthew-in-the-City in time for the Blessing of the Animals service. Continue reading

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