SF’s Annual “Blessing of the Animals” (2026)
St. Francis Episcopal Church | 399 San Fernando Way, San Francisco, CA
Event Details
Patrick PopekJoin friends and neighbors in the parish courtyard for our annual blessing of the animals.
You are welcome to bring your leashed pet or keep your pet in a carrier. We welcome all pets: furry, scaly, and feathery, as well as stuffed animals or pictures of your pet!
This special event is free and open to ALL community members of any religious affiliation. On this day, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, our church, and the City of San Francisco. All of God’s creatures are welcome. Pet owners can show appreciation for their pets, make new friends, and share the company of other animals and their owners. You can also help us make treats for the animals at the San Francisco Animal Care and Control. St. Francis’ clergy will bestow individual blessings on every animal in attendance.
The event will take place outside in our parish courtyard at 11:15 AM.
St. Francis’ Church is located near the Ocean Avenue and Junipero Serra MUNI Stop and offers plenty of free street parking.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE*
