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Dog wedding takes place in Peru to mark World Animal Day and promote animal care. Two dogs married in the Peruvian capital city of Lima on Thursday (October 04) to mark World Animal Day and to promote animal care. Dana and Puki's wedding took place surrounded by their loved ones - dog guests and their pet owners at a local park in the Miraflores district. A priest blessed all attendees with holy water, in the name of the patron saint of animals, San Francisco de Asis. The event took place to create awareness and encourage pet owners to care for and love their little creatures. Dana's owner said that she hopes for many puppies. "She's married, now I'll have many dogs," she said. Three-year-old bride Dana wore a gown, while the 2-year-old dog-groom Puki looked very smart in a suit and top hat. Hoops symbolizing wedding rings were placed on the dogs. The dogs sealed their love by signing their marriage certificate with their paws. When the wedding was over, the dogs boarded a car on the way to their honeymoon. Miraflores official Jorge de Albertis said he hopes the wedding is incentive to pet owners to look after they animals. Free vaccinations for neighbouring pets were offered on the day.