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Canon Leroy Lyons blesses a horse. |
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Jett was a star at the 2018 Blessing. |
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Pets and their people will enjoy treats after the Blessings. |
The 20th annual Plainfield Celebration of Animals is set for this Sunday (October 6) Leland Avenue Park, at 1:30 PM.
Originally begun by the Friends of Sleepy Hollow, in recent years the program has been sponsored by the Animal Initiative Committee.
The event is free and open to everyone -- with or without pets -- to celebrate the importance of animals in the lives of human beings.
“Anatole France’s quote ‘Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened,’ says it best,” said Maryellen Chanda, Celebration event chairwoman.
Held in conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, leaders of local religious and spiritual traditions will offer blessings for all animals. Three horses will also participate in the celebration.
“We invite everyone to bring their pets to receive a blessing,” said Ms. Chanda.
All animals must be properly restrained. Pets uncomfortable around other animals should be left at home and photos can be brought to receive a blessing for them.
This year’s theme is ‘First, Do No Harm’ to raise people’s awareness of how-to live-in harmony with the animals in our area.
Water will be available for the animals and light vegan refreshments provided by Ester’s Treats and The Coffee Box will be served after the blessing.
The Animal Initiative Committee (AIC) is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to increasing people’s awareness of their responsibility for the well-being of all animals.
“Wildlife and companion animals are being needlessly killed due to inadequate facilities and lack of education programs,” said Mrs. Chanda.
The AIC focuses on the problem of overpopulation of dogs and cats, especially community cats. It implemented a very successful trap, neuter, and return (TNR) program for the latter.
“We emphasize the importance of the use of available spay/neuter programs in controlling dog and cat populations, which can only succeed with the active support of everyone in the community,” Ms. Chanda stressed. “Volunteers are always needed to help with this important effort”, she concluded.
For more information about the Animal Initiative Committee, email Plainfieldaic2000@gmail.com.
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