Lee Judge

SUN PHOTOS BY BARBARA BEAN-MELLINGER
Debi Albrecht of Rescued Hearts animal shelter in Port Charlotte brought Tabitha to be blessed Thursday at the Blessing of the Animals at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Englewood. who needs a good home.

Pat Knox brought Rescue, a baby raccoon to be blessed by Rev. Eric Cooter Thursday at the annual Blessing of the Animals at St. David’s Episcopal Church. Knox is caring for the orphaned raccoon until he can be acclimated to the wild.