IN KENSINGTON- On Saturday, October 1st, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Kensington will Celebrate All Creatures

Great and Small at the Community Center, 59 Arlington Ave, Kensington CA. The public is

encouraged to bring all their pets for a blessing by the Rev. Dr. Tony Clark, D.V.M., M. Div.

There will be demonstrations by the El Cerrito K-9 Unit, Guide Dogs for the Blind and Kathy

Kear of Cause and Effect Dog Training will have six dogs behaving perfectly! Graham Quigley

will show us the holistic approach for your pet’s good health through acupressure and animal

communication. The Contra Costa Animal Care and Control agency will give amnesty for all

who register their pets and will provide information on health care and disaster preparedness;

the county veterinarian will give lowcost inoculations and microchips for dogs and cats. The

Arlington Café, Japanese Food by Wagaya, Catahoula Coffee and Sugar Cone will be selling

human food and The Barkerey will offer delicacies for pets.

There will be many local businesses selling unique items for our special friends, including

Robert Firestone, a local artist specializing in pet portraits. All proceeds will go to animal

rescue organizations, such as Rabbit Ears, Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue, Home at Last Cat

Rescue, Milo Foundation, Friends of Greyhounds and many more. All rescue organizations

will have animals on display for adoption so bring your heart and offer a good home to a

helpless creature.