By Daily Press staff
Animals of all denominations are welcome to receive a blessings at a Santa Monica fair this Sunday.
Pet owners also may bring photos or other mementos of deceased animals that can be blessed.
The annual “Blessing of the Animals and Community Animal Faire” takes place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the St. Augustine by the Sea Episcopal Church, 1227 Fourth St. Pet owners must restrain their pets appropriately during the entire festival. The Animal Faire will have a variety of booths — Parrots First, Wilshire Animal Hospital, Wild Oats, Aquarium and Pet Center, Petco, LA Animal Services, and Centinela Feed and Pet Supplies.
Community organizations will offer education and care tips, as well as advice on how to choose pets, how to animal-proof a home and proper pet nutrition.
The Humane Society/LASPCA will be collecting donations for animal victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Free shots for the tots
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 1, 2005. Read the original PDF.