On Saturday, September 17, 2011, Christ Lutheran Church held its third annual Animal Blessing Service. 46 people and 38 animals were in attendance, with other pets represented through photos their owners brought to the service. After the service, Pastor Dan Eddy responded to a request from the Scituate Animal Shelter to visit the cats and dogs who are awaiting adoptions. Pastor Eddy blessed all the animals at the Shelter, including the feral cats who are permanent Shelter residents. He also took special time with Brady (an elderly blind spaniel,) Margarite (a “senior” cat with a thyroid condition,) and Sophie (one of the many kittens cheerfully awaiting a loving family.)