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Belgian priest Philippe Goosse (R) blesses a Chihuahua held by its owner during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals, outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015.  Hundreds of animals get blessed during the celebration of Saint Hubert,  the patron saint of hunters who is also invoked for protection of dogs and horses, organisers said. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

Belgian priest Philippe Goosse (R) blesses a Chihuahua held by its owner during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals, outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. Hundreds of animals get blessed during the celebration of Saint Hubert, the patron saint of hunters who is also invoked for protection of dogs and horses, organisers said. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



Belgian priest Philippe Goosse (L) blesses Bloodhound dogs during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals, outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

Belgian priest Philippe Goosse (L) blesses Bloodhound dogs during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals, outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



Belgian priest Philippe Goosse (C) blesses dogs held by their owners during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals, outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

Belgian priest Philippe Goosse (C) blesses dogs held by their owners during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals, outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



Belgian priest Philippe Goosse (L) blesses a Bichon Maltais held by its owner during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals, outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

Belgian priest Philippe Goosse (L) blesses a Bichon Maltais held by its owner during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals, outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



Dogs stand among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals, at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

Dogs stand among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals, at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



A dog sits among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

A dog sits among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



Dogs are seen among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

Dogs are seen among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



A dog is seen among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

A dog is seen among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



A yorkshire terrier is seen among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

A yorkshire terrier is seen among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



Bloodhounds wait to be blessed during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals, outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

Bloodhounds wait to be blessed during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals, outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



Dogs are seen among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

Dogs are seen among faithfuls during a religious service ahead of a blessing ceremony for animals at the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



Belgian priest Philippe Goosse (L) blesses a horse during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

Belgian priest Philippe Goosse (L) blesses a horse during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)



People wait to get their dogs blessed during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)

People wait to get their dogs blessed during a religious and blessing ceremony for animals outside the Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Saint-Hubert, Belgium November 3, 2015. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)
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