We invite you and your pets to join us for a Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, October 15 at 5 p.m. on the lawn behind The Gathering. There will be a brief service and all pets in attendance will receive a blessing. We ask that you bring all pets on a leash. Also, we encourage you to bring an offering of items to donate to the McMinn Regional Humane Society. You’ll find a complete list of their requested items below.

Suggested offering items for the service:

• Dog/Puppy food (canned or dry)

• Cat/Kitten food (canned or dry)

• Blankets/towels

• Bleach

• Dog shampoo

• Laundry detergent

• Dawn dishwashing detergent

• Paper towels

• Dryer sheets

 These items will be donated to the McMinn Regional Humane Society.