Pets in Mexico City and Madrid received blessings from churches to mark St. Anthony's feast day.

On January 17th, Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral and churches in Spain celebrated the feast day of St. Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals, by blessing pets. In Mexico City, dozens of dogs, cats, and even parrots were brought by their owners seeking blessings for health and safety. In Madrid, an 87-year-old priest blessed pets including dogs, cats, and a chicken. The tradition, dating back centuries, emphasizes the bond between humans and their pets and seeks divine protection for them.

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