Blessing of the Animals & Other Pawesome Ideas
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October is hosts to ‘Blessing of the Animals,’ one of the Bay Area’s greatest traditions and performed in the ways of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. I am not religious but I look forward to this event every year. Children line up, excited to have their beloved pets blessed with a special prayer to honor their loyal companions who love us unconditionally. It's a very special experience and there are many places across the Bay Area to line up and have your pet blessed:
Sunday, October 1
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, 2-5pm, Humane Society of Sonoma County fundraiser, Santa Rosa
Mount Tam United Methodist Church, 11:30am, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley
St. Stephen’s Church, 3 Bay View Avenue, Belvedere
The Feast of St. Francis and Blessing of the Animals, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
St. Columba’s Church, 12:30pm, Inverness
St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 1-3pm, San Francisco
Here are some pawsatively fun family and pet friendly events worth a mention:
K-9 Heroes: Bark at the Park, October 8, 11am-1pm, Duboce Park
Paws for a Cause, October 15, 11am-4pm, San Francisco
Strawberry Village: DOGtoberfest, October 29, 2pm, Mill Valley
Howl’O’Ween Dog Costume Contest, 6:30pm on October 31, Sausalito
