THE congregations of two churches in the Selby area took their pets – from parrotts to rabbits – with them to church for a pet service.

Reverend Ian Ellery conducted a pair of services, which were held at the Parish churches in Cawood and Wistow, to bring family pets closer to the community.

The annual event, which is open to all residents and organised by local Brownie, Rainbow and Guide groups, attracted a range of young and old parishioners with pets which ranged from rabbits to parrots.