Reverend, Moa Imchen, invited residents to the First Baptist Church of Hudson for a Blessing of the Pets/Animals on Saturday morning, Oct. 19. The event was held in the parking lot behind the church on Central Street with those attending receiving refreshments and a short service. Each pet was also individually blessed by the pastor. Pictured, at left is Nova, a Newfoundland is blessed by Imchen, at right is the poodle Gino, with owner Richard and Denise Tassi, gets blessed. Photos by Chris Paul