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Blessing of the Animals
October 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
🐾 Blessing of the Animals
in honor of St. Francis of Assisi
📅 Sunday, Oct. 5
⏰ 1–2 pm (drop in) | 2–2:15 pm (Drive-Thru)
📍 Memorial Garden @ St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park
🐶🐱🐰🐢 Bring your pets, farm animals, stuffed animals, or even a memento of a shy or departed companion. All are welcome!
✨ Enjoy:
🍪 Treats for pets and humans
📸 A free digital photo of your pet being blessed
📜 A keepsake blessing certificate
🚗 New this year: Drive-Thru Blessing (2–2:15 pm) — perfect for pets who prefer their space.
🧡 Donations of unopened pet food will be collected for the DSPCA.
🌎🐕🐾 Come celebrate the love of God’s creatures, great and small!