The Church of San Anton in Madrid was like an audition room for a film about Noah’s Ark on Tuesday as people brought their pets for a traditional blessing on Saint Anthony’s Day. Many were dressed up for the occasion. /CFP Photo

Anthony of Padua is the Patron Saint of Animals. A festival has been held in his honor since the 19th century. /CFP Photo

Pet owners waited for a priest to sprinkle holy water on their animals. Some of the hairy churchgoers, like this dog, clearly thought that drinking the water would bring them even more luck. /CFP Photo