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St. Francis Winery's12th Annual Blessing of the Animals and “Winery Dog of the Year” Contest
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards hosts the12th annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. The event will include an animal blessing by Father Patrick Leslie of Star of the Valley Church in Santa Rosa, followed by an afternoon of pet-friendly activities, vendors, exhibitors and pet adoptions. All pets are welcome, and their humans.
A charity raffle will also take place to raise funds for the Sonoma Humane Society. Prizes include gift certificates to Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg and dog-friendly accommodations at Olea Hotel in Glen Ellen, Camellia Inn in Healdsburg, and Dawn Ranch Lodge in Russian River, among others.
Pet owners are welcome to enter their furry pal in the “Winery Dog of the Year” contest. The winning pet will be featured on the St. Francis Winery website and Facebook page. Sign-ups for the contest end at 3 p.m.
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In a special guest appearance, Lyon Ranch, an animal rescue and animal assisted therapy organization, will bring two exotic animals – a baby alligator and fox.
