Rev. Peter DeVeau at St. John’s Episcopal Church in West Seattle shares this announcement of an annual event:

Blessing of the Animals: 12 noon, West Seattle High School Parking Lot, rain or shine.

The community is invited to bring all creatures great and small for this celebration and thanksgiving for the gift of animals.

This is an annual event hosted by the people of St. John’s Episcopal Church. It is held on the Sunday closest to the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4. Francis was known for his love and care for all creation.