 
Pet Blessings 2009
Around the United States (partial
list)
This is our 14th annual
Web listing of pet blessings and it's growing! Pet blessings are
happening around the world on or near October 4, the Feast of St.
Francis of Assisi. If you know of a blessing that is not on this
list please enter your
listing online or e-mail us at StAnthony@AmericanCatholic.org
We will post updates until October 4.
| Alexandria |
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Sacred Circle
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Contact:
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919 King St.
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Anysia Oswald
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(703) 299-9309
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Nondenominational
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Blessings continue until 1pm.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:30 AM
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| Web Site: SacredCircleBooks.com |
| Alexandria |
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Trinity United Methodist Church
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Contact:
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2911 Cameron Mills Rd
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Lucelle O'Flaherty
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(703) 549-5500
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Lisa Barbery education@trinityalexandria.org
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United Methodist
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All creatures GREAT and small are welcome. We'll meet under the oaks on Cameron Mills Road. Our pastor will individually bless your pet. Pets are able to express Christ's unconditional love sometimes better than we can. Come experience this spiritual event with your adoring pets. You will receive a certificate bearing your pet's name signed by the pastor. Free water and dog treats will be available. Sometimes our event is covered by the press with photos in the local papers. We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly church. Grace, peace and all God's blessings to you and your pets.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.trinityalexandria.org |
| Arlington |
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Faith Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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3313 Arlington Blvd.
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Pastor Bill Nienstedt pastorbill@flcva.org
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(703) 525-9283
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.flcva.org |
| Arlington |
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Advent Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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2222 S. Arlington Ridge Rd.
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Pastor Anna Anderson adventlc@hotmail.com
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(703) 521-7010
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Lutheran
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.adventlc.us |
| Blackstone |
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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Main and Church Sts.
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Church Office
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(434) 292-4265
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Rev. Sandi Kerner
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Episcopal
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The blessing service is followed by a picnic supper and special treats for our pets.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Bluemont |
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Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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27 Good Shepherd Rd.
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Cindy Ingram info@caseyshouse.org
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(703) 220-9965
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Lois Tapscott
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Episcopal
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This blessing is sponsored by Casey's House cat rescue organization. Father Michael will begin the blessing at 10:30am after which lunch will be served. There will be a rabies clinic from 12:30pm-2:30pm.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.caseyshouse.org |
| Charlottesville |
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Holy Comforter Church
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Contact:
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208 E. Jefferson St.
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Teresa
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(434) 295-7185
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the Gardens for Peace.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.holycomforterparish.org |
| Chesapeake |
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St. Mary's Church
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Contact:
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536 Homestead Rd.
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Parish Office
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(757) 397-7066
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Laura Jennison
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Roman Catholic
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You may call the office manager at the phone number above on Tuesday or Thursday from 9:30am until 1:30pm.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Martinsville |
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Christ Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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311 E. Church St.
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Debbie Norton assistant@christchurchmvl.org
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(276) 632-2896
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Pam Toney
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Episcopal
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Blessing takes place in the Gathering Place (amphitheater located behind the church). Our own Rev. Dr. Ellen Hanckel will be the celebrant and our Sunday School children will host and provide lemonade, water, and cat and dog treats. Water also will be provided for any of our thirsty guests of honor. All dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, horses, goats, fish, birds and amphibians are welcome to attend with their people. All pets must be in cages or leashed. If your pet has another engagement that day bring pictures, stuffed animals, drawings, etc. that represent those pets to receive the blessing. Please be sure your pets have their IDs with them in the event of an escape. This event is open to the entire community. Parking is available at our parish house located to the left of the church, on the street, and across the street at the Blue Ridge Public Library. All donations will be given to the SPCA of Martinsville/Henry County, so please give generously.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.christchurchmvl.org |
| Norfolk |
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Holy Trinity School
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Contact:
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154 W. Government Ave.
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School Office
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(757) 583-1873
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Carrie
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Roman Catholic
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Mass follows immediately after the blessing.
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Monday, October 05, 2009
8:15 AM
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| Portsmouth |
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Trinity Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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500 Court St.
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Church Office
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(757) 393-0431
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Charles Porter
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Episcopal
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Blessing takes place inside the church, so it will be held rain or shine.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Richmond |
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Church of the Epiphany
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Contact:
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11000 Smoketree Dr.
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Tracy Brookmire
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(804) 794-0222
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place by the bell tower. Pets of all shapes and sizes are welcome!
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009
7:00 PM
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