Bless the beasts β€” all of them

The Episcopal Church of the Apostles, 11211 N. La Cholla Blvd. in Oro Valley, will offer a free pet blessing 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Pets "four-legged, feathered or scaled are invited," according to press materials.Β 

For more information, call 544-9660 or visit ovapostles.org.Β 

St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 3738 N. Old Sabino Canyon Road will also host a "blessing of the animals" to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Bring dogs on leashes, cats in carriers and birds in cages, according to press materials.Β 

For more information, call 296-0791 or visit stalbansaz.org.


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