Athena Fulay, 36, of DC, holds her pet, Kaipua, a red ear slider turtle, during the blessing. Blessing of the Animals was held at Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, D.C. The event was held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 and attracted all types of animals including a bird, a rabbit and a red ear slider turtle. (Photo by Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post)
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