Blessing of the Animals

Chihuahuas Lillybell and Sweet Pea wait before being blessed at the annual Blessing of the Animals in Los Angeles. The ceremony, takes place each year on the day before Easter Sunday.

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Blessing of the Animals

The annual "Blessing of the Animals" ceremony took place in Los Angeles on Saturday. Check out some of the cute and not so cute attendees who showed up to be blessed.

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