This year, the St. Francis Day Pet Blessing took place on Saturday, October 5th. We had a wonderful time meeting the extended family of St. Bart’s: dogs and turtles! Thank you to all who helped make this a special day for our dear pets who love us unconditionally.
Photos courtesy of Katie Guthrie.
Participants in the event included the très chic Winifred R. (far left) along with two noble German Shepherds and their human mother, Elizabeth Feiberg. To the right side is the extended canine family of Harrison and Rachel Hess.
Pets received a St. Francis medal with their blessing.
A delicious assortment of treats for the pets and their humans.
Cooper, the copper lover of souls.
One of the Talbott turtles came for a blessing.
The vigilant Zoe Guthrie stands guard over the event.
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