Animals and owners count their blessings

Adrienne Corfu's dog wore a red scarf to the SPCA annual blessing of the animal service – but it was a fashion choice that didn't go down well with some of the well-hooved canines.
Ms Corfu is an SPCA committee member and took along her black labrador to St Peters Cathedral yesterday.

"I think they thought she was a bit of a show-off."

Budgies, rabbits, poodles and schnauzers were among the 40 animals blessed.
It served as an opportunity to recognise the love and companionship animals give in homes. MORE>>