Father Aaron Williams blesses animals at the St. Mary Family Life Center courtyard Sunday afternoon, an annual event at St. Mary.

Father Aaron Williams blesses animals at the St. Mary Family Life Center courtyard Sunday afternoon, an annual event at St. Mary.

Jana Junkin drums up support for the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society.

Hoofbeats and Pawprints rescue dog, Camille, who gets around with the aid of a wheelchair, meets a puppy on the other side of the fence at the St. Mary Family Life Center courtyard during the Blessing of the Animals Sunday afternoon.

Della Book, daughter of Megan Guido, sells glases of lemonade to raise money for to help animals in need.

Kristie Blanchard and Delta. Delta was adopted from the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society.

Della Book and happy customers.

Hazel Jane Holyoak.

Kristie Blanchard visits while Delta meets a new friend.

Cathy and Mike Roboski and Pepper, a Jack Russell Terrier, and Gus, a Golden Doodle.

Hazel Jane Holyoak, a rescue dog.

The Geoghegan Family and Brees. Brees is a rescue dog.

From left, Honey and Aimee Guido, Suzanne and beagle Jo Guido, and Jennie and Jackie Guido.

A pet parent awaits her turn Sunday to have her pets blessed at St. Mary Family Life Center Sunday afternoon.

Miranda Graves and Reese. Reese is available for adoption at Hoofbeats and Pawprints Rescue.

Mary Flowers and Buddy, a rescue dog.

John Holyoak and Phil. Phil is a rescue dog.

Volunteer Marie Gasquet.