Quick, Somebody Throw Some Holy Water On That Dachshund!

Father Robert Young blesses the Mallari family dogs as Mission San Luis in Tallahassee, Florida, invited pet owners, animal lovers, and furry, feathered, or other friends to the fifth annual Blessing of Animals on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009.  Source.

Dachshund 'Frankie' was anointed with holy water by Associate Minister Adriene Thorne with an assist from Executive Minister Brad Motta at the Fourth Annual Blessing of the Animals at Middle Collegiate Church in the East Village in New York City, New York.  Source.

Owners sing hymns with their pets by their sides in the pews Sunday evening, October 4th, during the Blessing of the Animals service at Trinity Episcopal Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Source.

It could not be determined if 'Lily,' Alex Riffee’s miniature Dachshund, could actually read the music. She appeared to be paying close attention and twice barked along at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in New Haven, Connecticut, on Sunday, October 4th.  Source.