[October 07, 2013]      

Saturday afternoon, though the skies had held rain clouds most of the morning, the sun peeked out and smiled down on a very special set of events at the Humane Society of Logan County.

The twofold event included a dedication of the new Forever Home Pet Cemetery on the shelter's back lawn, and the blessing of the animals who are still with their pet parents, offering them love and loyalty.

Pictures by Nila Smith

Cemetery co-chair Dennis Schrader was happy to see people arriving for the ceremonies.

An early arrival. This pup loves to sit high on his owner's shoulder.

 

One of two beautiful stone monuments donated by Manley Monuments of Lincoln.

Pastor Tami Werschey visits with one of the cats who has come to be blessed by the Rev. Mark Evans.

This is the first of what will be many gardens at the cemetery.
 

Another pet family arrives for the ceremony.