Blessing of the Animals

Dog Wedding Breaks Record

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:07:44 PDT

Another mass pet wedding took place and I thought you might want to see this clip.

Blessing of the Horses Canceled 1st Time in 79 Years!

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:27:03 PDT

One of the California traditions has been the Blessing of the Horses at the Santa Inez Mission and I wrote about the event in Blessing of the Animals.I just read that for the first time in 79 years, the Rancheros Visitadores’ traditional ride to the Santa Ines Mission for the blessing of the riders has been canceled.Here is an excerpt from the article: Rancheros official John

Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:12:31 PDT

Just a quick note to remind you that the Blessing of the Animals with Cardinal Roger Mahony and the Olvera Street Merchants is just around the corner.Unfortunately, I won't be attending this year but highly recommend the event and have enjoyed meeting many of you in person over the past few years.You can see some prior photos or take a look at this slide show.Before and after the animal

Blessing on the Mount Video

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:04:28 PDT

I thought you might like to watch this pet blessing video I found from Seattle. Click here for Blessing on the Mount.

October the Ulti-Mutt Pet Party Month

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:22:44 PDT

October is filled with pet celebrations that include pet blessings, barktoberfest, and howl-o-ween. As more and more pet parents celebrate with their pets, it is also a time to take precaution for pet safety during the festivities.Diana L Guerrero said, “More than 63% of American households contain pets. Today those furry family members are included in a variety of celebrations. Many go to church

Blessing of the Animals Peaks in October

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:09:50 PDT

I've been busy over at http://www.arkanimals.com but wanted to make sure I got you some of the notices regarding pet blessings. Here are a few:Pet Blessings at Boni High Street and Eastwood (Oct. 4 & 5) - The Philippine Animal Welfare Society is mounting a series of PET BLESSINGS to celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. It will kick-off in the morning of October

Pet Funerals Taxed in Japan

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:50:23 PDT

Saying a final goodbye to pets at a funeral is a special moment for owners, but the monks involved must still cough up money in taxes, Japan's top court ruled Friday. Read more on pet funeral taxes.

Pet Blessings of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:44:19 PDT

I've found a few blogs, articles, photos, and announcements that you might find of interest. Although Blessing of the Animals events are celebrated throughout the year, October 4th and the weeks surrounding it are traditionally the times where you find a bunch of events. Check these out: Forces with three Calm christian music climbers to forge ahead. - Nine year old Lauren Rae left and her sister

Il Palio 2008 Winner: Contrade del Bruco

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:33:35 PDT

Photo courtesy of Contrada del Bruco: Nobil Contrada del Bruco (Caterpillar Contrada) wins Il Palio 2008.In the past I've written about Il Palio but this year I found a video with a short clip of the Blessing of the Horses and the Race as well as a great selection of pictures from the 2008 race.If you'd like to see pictures from the 2008 Il Palio take a gander at the ones James has posted.Other

This Old Goat is a Beauty!

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:29:41 PDT

A festival dedicated to finding the most beautiful Damascene goat drew goat breeders and livestock merchants to the Saudi capital Riyadh. You might have read about the goat beauty contest earlier this month but I though you might get a kick out of these articles and photos--as they say, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and personally I have seen Nubian goats that were a lot better looking

Arranged Pet Weddings & Other Things to Bark About

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:37:51 PDT

This week pet weddings seem to be in the news. If you have been reading Blessing of the Animals, you'll find a whole section on the topic.I met a book buyer in a local store this week who was purchasing my book, she said she was asked to oversee pet blessings in her area (Palm Desert) and already conducts weddings. Kathy has a book coming out so I may hear from her again with luck.Anyway, I was

How to know when your pets don't like costumes...

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:41:51 PDT

I've been recovering from adrenal fatigue so that is why I have not been posting.Anyway, I just found this and a video is worth more than the words or anything else I could say.

Pope Benedict XVI's Visit & Archdiocese of Los Angeles Blessing of the Animals Video

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:43:48 PDT

I just read a complaint about this video welcoming the Pope to the United States.Honestly, some people spend too much time complaining instead of smiling--which I am sure the video will make you do.The video is a compilation of several years of the event--and the recent research indicates that the blessing actually goes back to the founding of Los Angeles (1781) not the 1930s making it the oldest

Blessing of the Animals Video

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Sat, 19 May 2007 11:27:15 PDT

Haute Dog Easter Parade 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:11:59 PDT

If a picture is worth a thousand words...enough said!

Olvera Street's Blessing of the Animals 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:13:09 PDT

Okay here is the slide show from Olvera Street...finally! I had to select these 50 from about 450 photos. I hope you enjoy it! I have not sorted out the video yet--one thing at a time.

Is your pet a blessing? Olvera Street and other musings...

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:29:18 PDT

Leaving town for a few days always takes its toll as I try and catch up. I have the video and photos now downloaded for you but still have to edit and get them up for you. I did post a short teaser over at http://www.arkanimals.com if you want to read and take a quick look.In the meantime, here is a nice slideshow by one of the photographers who was next to me at the blessing of the animals. If

Olvera Street's Blessing of the Animals 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:44:17 PDT

I am off to Olvera Street for the Blessing of the Animals...I am not going to be high profile just there to enjoy the day and take some photos this time. If you are headed that way drop me a line...for your enjoyment, here is a slide show with some of the photos I took last year.

St Patrick's Day Pet Prayer

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:54:40 PDT

Last year I did a St Patrick's Day blessing live on the air on a nationally syndicated radio show. Some of you were not readers then--so here it is again--plus a favorite St Patrick's Day video.Saint Patrick's Day Pet PrayerCopyright 2007 by Diana L Guerrero. All rights reserved. May not be published elsewhere without permission.Picture your cherished pet in your mind or hold your pet

Record Pet Wedding?

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:15:17 PDT

I had a flash during my shower this morning--I am heading in a new direction with my business and new thoughts are hitting me on a regular basis--you see, I've been working with animals for over 30 years and it is time for a change...basically I want to do something more fun.Anyway, the flash concerned pet weddings so in a phone conversation a little later, my girlfriend (aka adopted sister)

Nicaraguan Celebration: Blessing of the Animals

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:51:07 PDT

Now I didn't know about this blessing of the animals celebration in Nicaragua--and thought you might find it interesting...not a long article but just another testimony to how blessing of the animals events are universal!

Barking up the wrong tree?: Pet Parties & Bark Miztvahs

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:49:45 PDT

Recently another synagogue held a brotherhood bark mitzvah.Now in the news, animal blessings are still sweeping the nation but some people are not too happy or comfortable with the focus on such activities such as pet birthday parties. In fact, one person calls people who hold pet parties "psycho pet lovers."Personally, I think she is just aiming for a reaction because pets don't tend to roll

Diamond Dogs at Three Dog Bakery

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:10:58 PST

Hi, sorry to be so scarce but I've had some trauma due to loss the past few weeks. I am still moving my main website but anticipate posting more regularly again in a couple of weeks.In the meantime, check out this article in the Los Angeles Times (also a video) about Diamond Dogs--meaning spending on upscale pet products for pets.

Blessing of the Animals: Article, Website Upgrade and More.

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:17:53 PST

We've been moving the blog over to a new host to alleviate some of the problems we were having. Hang in there because we are heading into a site upgrade. There may be some hiccups along the way.In the meantime, here is an article about a recent blessing of the animals.

Hello...moving websites...

noreply@blogger.com (Diana L Guerrero) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:36:22 PST

I just thought I would touch base since I haven't posted for a while. I am getting ready to move all my websites and so am swamped. There may be a few hiccups but stay tuned!