Big Boy the sheep looks to the heavens after being taken to attend the annual St Luke's Church Blessing of the Pets service in Oamaru on Sunday by owners David Heffernan (left) and Levi (2), of Enfield. Photo by David Bruce.
Big Boy, along with Shetland pony Max and about 20 other pets were at the service, accompanied by owners and other parishioners.
A piper led the pet parade from the hall to the church for the blessing and main part of the service.
