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Pooches, kitty cats, alligators, horses and snakes are all pets that people adore. If you believe that they should be blessed, churches and community groups throughout California are holding blessings of the animals for your pets. Check with locations for specifications.

Blessing of the Animals

Events are subject to change

• NEWPORT BEACH: Blessing of the Animals Oct.1, 2017 in Lido Park
• PACIFIC GROVE: Pacific Grove Blessing of the Animals Oct.14 Caledonia Park
• GUERNEVILLE: Blessing of the Animals Oct.1
• SAN CARLOS: Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Oct.1, Church of the Epiphany
• DANVILLE: Blessing of the Animals Sept.30, San Damiano Retreat
• PASADENA: Blessing of the Pets Oct.1, All Saints Church
• BEVERLY HILLS: Blessing of the Animals and Pet Wash Oct.7, All Saints Episcopal Church
• LINCOLN Blessing of the Pets Oct.7,  Beermann’s Plaza
• SAN BERNARDINO Blessing of the Animals Oct.4, Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley
• OCEANSIDE: St. Francis Festival – Blessing of the Animals Sept.30, Old Mission San Luis Rey
• SACRAMENTO: Blessing of Animals Oct.4, St. Francis Elementary & Oct.7, St. Francis of Assisi Parish
• WOODLAND HILLS: Blessing of the Animals Oct.7, St. Mel Parish
• NOVATO: Blessing of the Animals and BBQ Oct.1, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
• SAN FRANCISCO: Blessing of the Animals Oct.1, Grace Cathedral
• SARATOGA: Blessing of the Animals Oct.1, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church
• SANTA ROSA: Blessing of the Animals Oct.1, St. Francis Winery Visitors Center
• SANTA MONICA: Blessing of the Animals Oct.1, Saint Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
• THOUSAND OAKS: Blessing of the Animals Oct.1, Ascension Lutheran Church
• WINDSOR: Blessing of the Animals Oct.8, Lady of Guadalupe – Mary Agatha Furth Courtyard
• LONG BEACH – BELMONT SHORE: Blessing of the Animals Oct.15, Granada Beach