The Blessing of the Animals, a custom to honor St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures, offers individuals with pets the opportunity to reflect upon the positive impact animals have on our emotional and physical well-being. Join us as Father Richard Berg, Holy Cross at University of Portland, conducts a Blessing of the Hounds. Individuals of all faiths are invited to bring their well behaved and properly restrained companion animals.

Following the Blessing of the Hounds, a Greyhound Memorial Bell Ceremony will be held to honor the memory of our departed Greyhounds. Names can be added to list of those remembered during the ceremony for a suggested donation of $10.00 per name. After the ceremony you will receive an individual memorial certificate for each name. There will also be a crystal star presented to each family attending who has included their Greyhound(s) name in the ceremony. Those unable to attend can add $4.00 to obtain their certificates by mail. We ask that all registrations and donations be submitted by September 20, 2015 in order to be included in the ceremony. You can register online here until September 22nd.

We hope you will join us in honoring the memory and spirit of the beloved greyhounds who enriched our lives and now live forever in our hearts.