Pet weddings and special blessings

Special day: A priest sprinkling holy water on pets at a drive-through pet blessing in Quezon City as owners bring their dogs and cats for the mass wedding. — Reuters/AFP

Pomeranians Michi and Mochi were among 15 four-legged couples that tied the knot at a pet wedding ceremony in the Philippines that was held along with a special blessing of pets to mark World Animal Day.

Owners Ianne De Guia and Bryan Largo, who joined hundreds of other pet lovers for the event, said Michi and Mochi – dressed in a gown and tuxedo for the occasion – were able to cement their union after recently having puppies.