Residents and visitors can bring their pets to the Cape Coral Animal Shelter Sunday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m., for the 4th Annual Blessing of the Pets.

This outdoor event is open to people and pets of all faiths. There will be a very special service celebrating the special bond people have with their pets and each pet will receive a special blessing from Pastor Mark McAnlis from First Congregational Church and the Rev. Denise Sawyer from Lee Health.

Each participant will receive a prayer card and St. Francis medallion (the Patron Saint of Animals). There will be a photo station for pictures with your pet, a bake sale and a CCAS swag boutique.

Dogs must always be on a leash (no retractable leashes). Cats, critters and other pets must be in a carrier.  

For more information, visit capecoralanimalshelter.com.

The Cape Coral Animal Shelter is at 325 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cape Coral.