{"id":335,"date":"2024-10-03T09:54:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T13:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spaykind.org\/?page_id=335"},"modified":"2026-08-22T01:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:53:13","slug":"boa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spaykind.org\/index.php\/boa\/","title":{"rendered":"Blessing of the Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure data-animation-delay=\"0.0\" data-animation-duration=\"1\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#quality\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spaykind.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t8th Annual Blessing of the Animals at Elks Lodge #449\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Join the Winston-Salem Elks and SpayKind for the 8th Annual Blessing of the Animals benefiting SpayKind!<\/p>\n<p>WHEN: Saturday October 17; 10:30 am &#8211; 1 pm<\/p>\n<p>WHERE: Elks Lodge #449, 2585 Griffith Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103<\/p>\n<p>Cost is $5 per animal for the blessing ceremony ONLY.<\/p>\n<p>The blessing ceremony begins at 12:00 with Reverend Rayce Lamb officiating.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for a heartwarming morning as we celebrate our beloved pets at the Blessing of the Animals ceremony! Registration is just $5 per pet for the ceremony, and all proceeds directly support SpayKind. Everyone is welcome, even if you don&#8217;t participate in the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a fun-filled day with vendors, a food truck, a mimosa bar,\u00a0 and much more! All funds raised will benefit SpayKind, which helps subsidize spay-neuter surgeries for low-income families in our area.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, SpayKind provides vouchers for over 1,800 pets and feral cats, easing the burden on our shelters and rescues. Your participation in this event is helping us work toward a future where the cycle of unwanted litters is broken, every pet has a loving home, and essential veterinary care is accessible to all, regardless of income.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s come together, celebrate our furry companions, and make a difference!<\/p>\n\t<p>Can&#8217;t attend the Blessing of the Animals but still want to support SpayKind? You can donate directly to the cause! Thank you for your support!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/donation-form\/cab7042e-4152-4938-a4d2-d7b02ab0c10c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donate(opens in new tab)<\/a><figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spaykind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elks-449-logo-copy.png\" alt=\"Elks 449 logo copy\" title=\"Elks 449 logo copy\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Winston-Salem Elks for graciously hosting this event at their lodge and donating all proceeds to SpayKind. Their support helps make a significant difference in the lives of animals in our community, and we are truly grateful for their partnership. Thank you for your kindness and commitment to helping pets in need!<\/p>\n<p>If you would like more information about The Elks and all the ways they support the community, click the button to visit their website.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wselks449.com\/\" target=\"_self\">MORE INFORMATION<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spaykind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blessing-of-the-Animals-2025-Flyer.png\" alt=\"Flyer for the 8th Annual Blessing of the Animals with pets and event details benefiting SpayKind (date and time).\" height=\"1999\" width=\"1545\" title=\"Blessing of the Animals - 2025 Flyer\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tSchedule\t<\/h1>\n\t<h4><strong>10:30 am<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Gates open<\/li>\n<li>Vendor Fair Opens<\/li>\n<li>Mimosa Bar Opens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>12:00 pm<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Blessing of the Animals Ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8th Annual Blessing of the Animals at Elks Lodge #449 Join the Winston-Salem Elks and SpayKind for the 8th Annual Blessing of the Animals benefiting SpayKind! 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