Annual blessing

The Rev David Wright blesses 7-year-old Meg (right), while owner Eric Simpson, of Queenstown, looks on, at St Peter's Church, in Queenstown, yesterday. 

A special outdoor service was held for the annual Blessing of the Animals, where several dogs - and just as many stuffed animals - were blessed.

Two-year-old Toby, a Labrador-poodle cross (left), enjoys the sunshine with owner Bruce Morris, of Queenstown, before being blessed.