Pet service held at Salisbury Cathedral

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 05:55

Salisbury Cathedral was filled with the sound of music and barking as more than 200 people attended a service for pets on Saturday with dogs, cats and even a tortoise or two.

The informal afternoon service was led by Canon Precentor Anna Macham, with Revd Ross Meikle, Minister for Young People.

The boy choristers were joined by the Cathedral's Junior Choir, singing appropriate music by John Rutter and Andrew Carter, as well as a song from the pop cantata Captain Noah and His Floating Zoo.

The congregation joined in with hymns before the animals received a blessing.

Canon Precentor Anna Macham said: “Pets can be very important to our lives, offering comfort and companionship. The service was an uplifting and enjoyable afternoon, celebrating the bond many of us have with our animals.”

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