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Parishioners have banned a vicar’s dog from going to a pet service – because she is so unchristian!

The special service for animals is being held at St Cenydd’s Church in Llangennith, Gower on Sunday.

Members of the congregation are being invited along with their pets – among them a Shetland pony and its foal – and will celebrate animals around the world, as well as collecting money for the animal charity, Blue Cross.

But Rev Glyn Austin won’t have his beloved Jack Russell, Boots by his side – because she’s banned for her bad behaviour.

(Image: John Myers)

Rev Austin came up with the idea of a pet service some months ago to involve as many people in the community as possible in the church.

“It was my idea a few months ago to set up the pet service so that we could involve lots of local people with the animals in the church’s activities, and maybe encourage them to come along to our Sunday morning service.

(Image: John Myers)

“I’d love to take Boots along but I’m afraid that members of the congregation have told me I can’t take her. She’s rather aggressive and she doesn’t mix very well with other dogs. She doesn’t like cats or rabbits either.

“I adopted her seven years ago after she was found wandering around near Cardiff City Stadium. When I adopted her, they told me three families had already sent her back to the home, but I like a challenge.

(Image: John Myers)

“I’ve done my best with her but she can be a bit of a problem. There are concerns she’s a bit of an unchristian dog.

“I’ve tried with her but unfortunately she’s still as aggressive as she was, so she’s been banned.”