BIG or small, land or water bound, old or young - all pets have been invited to feel a little more blessed this weekend.
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As part of the Big Day Out 4 Pets event at the Leeton Show, Father Robert Murphy will again be conducting a blessing for the shire's loved animals.
Big Day Out 4 Pets is co-ordinated every year as part of the show by the Leeton Veterinarian Hospital, with Fr Robert coming on board to ensure animals of all shapes and sizes are well looked after thanks to the blessing.
Over the years he has blessed animals of all varieties and residents have been invited to bring their pets down to take part.
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They don't need to be taking part in the Big Day Out 4 Pets event and the animals can be of any variety and type.
From fish and dogs to birds, cats and horses, Fr Robert has blessed them all.
"The most weirdest pet I have conducted a blessing for is a stick insect ... it was huge," he said.
"I couldn't believe it."
Each pet is blessed individually, with a short prayer also read.
The blessing of the pets will be conducted at the Leeton Show at 1.45pm on Saturday.
All creatures great and small are also encouraged to enter the Big Day Out 4 Pets show across a variety of categories.
There will also be an animal nursery set up on the day for showgoers to enjoy.
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