Many churches invite people to bring in their pets for the Blessing of the Animals in early October. This special event has become a much-loved part of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, which takes place October 4.
Churches hold Blessing of the Animals events at different dates around this time of year.
Saint Francis of Assisi was a Catholic friar in the 12th and 13th centuries who founded the religious order of the Franciscans and who is the patron saint of animals.
Blessing of the Animals in the Charlotte Area
Here are just a few opportunities to bring your pet to a Blessing of the Animals in the Charlotte area. This is far from a complete list. Make sure to check churches near you too! And if you know of a Blessing of the Animals events that should be on our list, send us an email at info@charlotteonthecheap.com, and we will add it, time permitting. We always need something to link to about the event.
Please make sure to follow the links below to the churches’ websites and social media accounts to verify the events and to check for any changes.
Blessing of the Animals at St. Matthew Church
8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC
Saturday, October 4, 2025
12 p.m.
Meet in the St. Francis Garden (weather permitting). The St. Francis Garden is located in the back of the parking lot nearest to the corner of Rea Road and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Please be sure that your animals are well secured on a leash or in a carrier or cage.
Blessing of Animals at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
1400 Suther Road, Charlotte, NC
Saturday, October 4, 2025
12 p.m.
Blessing of the Animals at St. Peter Catholic Church
507 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Saturday, October 4, 2025
10 a.m.
Meet in the Garden for Blessing of the Animals.
Blessing of Animals at St. Gabriel Catholic Church
3016 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC
Saturday, October 4, 2025
10 a.m. to 10: 15 a.m.
Check back soon to see if St. Gabriel Catholic Church is hosting a Blessing of the Animals Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis, bring your pets for a blessing at our outdoor Marian grotto (school parking lot). Weather permitting. This is a short blessing, so arrive on time!.
Blessing of the Animals with Myers Park United Methodist Church
Hopedale parking lot across the street
1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC
Sunday, October 5, 2025
3 p.m.
All pets — dogs, cats, fish, etc. — are welcome to this short, sweet workshop service where they will receive a special blessing. Pets must be properly trained and restrained.
Blessing of the Animals at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church
2701 Park Road, Charlotte, NC
Sunday, October 5, 2025
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
All pets are invited!
Blessing of the Animals at Christ Episcopal Church
1412 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC
Sunday, October 5, 2025
4 p.m.
In celebration of the feast of St. Francis, you’re invited to bring your pets (on a leash or in a carrier) and beloved stuffed animals to the Church Circle to receive a special prayer and blessing by the Christ Church clergy.
Blessing of the Animals at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
8600 Mount Holly Huntersville Road, Huntersville, NC
Sunday, October 5, 2025
4 p.m.
Bring your furry, feathered and scaly friends for a special blessing. There will be a service with Reverend Daisy on the lawn in front of the Rectory.
Blessing of the Animals at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church
301 Mount Olivet Road, Concord, NC
Sunday, October 12, 2025
4 p.m.
This will be a joyful celebration of all creatures great and small. In honor of St. Francis, you and your beloved pets are invited to come out to our Blessing of the Animals day. Furry, feathered, and scaled, all pets are welcome as long as they bring their well-behaved humans along! All dogs must be on leashes and all cats in carriers.
Check back soon for more
These churches held Blessing of the Animals events in past years, so we’re keeping an eye on them to see if they make any announcements.
Blessing of the Animals at Sardis Baptist Church
5811 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC
Check back soon to see if Sardis Baptist Church is hosting a Blessing of the Animals event.
Blessing of the Animals at St. John Neumann Catholic Church
8451 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC
Please check back soon to see if St. John Neumann Catholic Church is hosting a Blessing of the Animals event.
Blessing of the Animals at St. James the Greater Catholic Church
139 Manor Avenue SW, Concord, NC
Check back soon to see if St. James the Greater Catholic Church is hosting a Blessing of the Animals event.
Blessing of the Animals with St. Andrew’s UMC
1901 Archdale Drive, Charlotte, NC
Check back soon to see if St. Andrew’s UMC is hosting a Blessing of the Animals event.
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