St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church to Host Pet Adoption and Blessing Event

St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church in Shallotte, NC, is organizing a pet adoption event and animal blessing this weekend. The Pet-A-Palooza event is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. on the church’s front lawn at 4941 Main St.

The event will feature pet adoptions in collaboration with Empowering Pawz Rescue Shelter of Calabash and Cat Tails Rescue Shelter of Ocean Isle Beach. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own pets, as well as newly adopted animals, to participate in the church’s Blessing of the Animals service.

This event is part of the church’s celebration of the Feast of St. Francis. Pet-A-Palooza welcomes anyone interested in adopting a pet or seeking a blessing for their animals. For more details, contact St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church at 910-754-9313.