(30 Sep 2012)
1. Wide of priest sprinkling holy water over pets
2. Close-up of priest sprinkling holy water over two dogs
3. Various of priest sprinkling holy water over pets
4. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Jose Barco, pet owner:
"I've come to pay homage to our patron of animals, St. Francis of Assisi. It's an act that shows that all over the world there are many people, above all, those who are here, who love their pets, take care of them, don't mistreat them and consider them part of their families."
5. Mid of priest sprinkling holy water on dog
6. Mid of four people holding their dogs
7. Mid of man and woman cuddling a cat in blanket
8. Wide of woman holding dog, standing in front of statue of St. Francis of Assisi
9. Mid of woman holding rabbit dressed in costume
STORYLINE:
Dozens of people with dogs, cats, rabbits and other furry friends gathered outside the convent of St. Francis of Assisi in the Peruvian capital Lima on Sunday for an annual pet blessing.
St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals.
The Franciscan friars of Lima gather pets and their owners on the patio of the convent and sprinkle the animals with holy water as their masters whisper soothing words amid the excitement.
For dog owner Jose Barco, the event is a chance to come together with other devoted animal lovers.
"It's an act that shows that all over the world there are many people... who love their pets, take care of them, don't mistreat them and consider them part of their families," he said, as he held his two-year-old dog Mimi in his arms.
The animal blessing ceremony is typically held on a weekend date near 4 October, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.
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