USC Blessing of the Animals: The Rev. Brandon Harris with Robin Mitchell Stroud’s wagonful of pugs

The Rev. Brandon Harris blesses the wagonful of pugs belonging to Robin Mitchell Stroud, director of student engagement programs in the USC Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. (USC Photo/Gus RUelas)

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Dogs, and other pets, have their day at USC’s first Blessing of the Animals

Multifaith ceremony celebrates the blessings that animals have brought into Trojans’ lives.

October 05, 2023 By USC News staff

The Rev. Brandon Harris had four-legged fans on Wednesday as the USC Office of Religious and Spiritual Life held its first Blessing of the Animals. Harris, USC associate dean of religious, offered a blessing to the animals in attendance as well as those represented by photos brought by students.

USC Blessing of the Animals: Spider, a 7-year-old mixed breed
Harris holds the microphone for Buddhist minister Syd Yang — and the leash of Yang’s dog Spider, a 7-year-old mixed breed. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)