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"But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you." --Job 12:7-8

People and animals gather on the lawn before the service.


The large dog and the small dog shall lie down together...


Ministers and participants lead the service from in front of the Chapel.


Community members follow the service with their pets from the lawn.



During the service, people are invited to come forward and introduce their companion animals.



Scott Hill conducts The Durham Children's Choir.


The service closes with ministers individually blessing the animals…


...even iguanas and parrots!




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