# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Blessing of the Animals
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Everyone in the community is invited to celebrate and give thanks to God for the furry and feathery creatures that brings us so much joy and companionship!  All visitors and animals of all sizes are welcome!  This is an outdoor service with plenty of room to spread out. The service will include hymns, prayers, readings and the blessing of each individual animal.

Bring a lawn chair and don’t forget to leash or cage your animal

An offering will be received for Mitchell County Animal Rescue. 
Cash, checks, or bags of pet food are welcome!  

Pet treats will be available for all participants

Rain plan: gather in the covered pavilion behind our sanctuary
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/spruce-pine/blessing-of-the-animals/200030790579504
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 100

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Spruce Pine
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: First Presbyterian Church Spruce Pine
- **lat**: 35.913319
- **long**: -82.089697
- **full address**: First Presbyterian Church Spruce Pine, 970 Greenwood Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-3116, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Blessing of the Animals being held?
  - **A:** Blessing of the Animals takes place on Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church Spruce Pine, 970 Greenwood Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-3116, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Blessing of the Animals?
  - **A:** Blessing of the Animals is organized by First Presbyterian Church Spruce Pine.

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