Bless The Beasts: Churches Going To The Dogs

Donna Merz and her red longhair Dachshund aptly named 'Gracie' attend services at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, California. The 30-minute worship, complete with individual doggy beds, canine prayers and a tray of dog treats for the offering, is intended to reinvigorate the church’s community outreach while attracting new members who are as crazy about God as they are about their four-legged friends.
Our grumpy grandpa would say "Those wild bleeding-heart, tree-hugging, pinko liberal California hippies!" 
Read all about the innovate service at Abilene Reporter-News.