Overview

• At St Andrew’s Church in Bandra, Father Nigel Barrett blessed dogs, cats, turtles and parakeets with prayers for their protection.
• At the St Stanislaus School ground in Bandra, Father Luke Rodrigues blessed pets including a goat rescued from a slaughterhouse after organizers relocated the event when a housing society denied permission.
• At Our Lady of Health Church in Chira Bazar, Vanessa Dsouza brought Goa, described as the late Ratan Tata’s pet, along with two indie dogs to be blessed by Father Joseph D’Souza.
• The Bandra service drew pet parents from across the city, including Mulund, and Father Evarist Newnes made sure latecomers received blessings.
• Several attendees voiced interest in extending the rite to community and stray animals as part of future observances.