BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS TO BE HELD IN JOSHUA TREE

A blessing of the animals will be held Sunday, October 2, in Joshua Tree. Residents are encouraged to bring their dogs, cats, goats, horses, birds, reptiles, and other animals that can safely attend to the blessing. The blessing of elderly, special needs, service, and adoptable animals will begin at 10 a.m. The canine unit from the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms will be honored at noon. At 12:45, animals from the Feathers ‘n Fur Wildlife Rehab Team will be blessed. Portions of the event will be broadcast live on the Mojave Animal Protection’s Facebook page. Those attending are encouraged to bring blankets, towels, and pet beds that will be distributed to Morongo Basin animal shelters.