Funds to support the St. Philip Neri Animal Ministry come completely from donations outside the Church and from annual fundraisers. Our largest fundraiser is our annual Family Pet Fair & Blessing of the Pets.
12th Annual Family Pet Fair & Blessing of the Pets.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10am – 2pm
Fletcher Park, 1652 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida (San Marco)
Join us for this Fun family event!!
Visit our “Ask the Trainer” booth and get free dog training advice from a certified dog trainer.
There will be Kids activities by Epic Outreach. Awesome eats by Berry Good Farms Food Truck.
Vendors for People and Pets, a Charity Shop, local rescues with adoptable pets and the Blessing of the Pets by Bishop John Oliver, St. Philip Neri Ecumenical Church, at 1:15pm.
Enter your pet in the “Best In Show” Contest hosted by Katie Jeffries of First Coast News! There is a $5 entry fee per category. The categories are:
At 11:00 AM:
- Best Wiggle Butt
- Best Kisser
- Best Ears
- Best Tail
- Best Little Dog
At 12:00 PM:
- Best Big Dog
- Best Senior
- Best Smile
- Best Special Needs
- Best in Show
Thank you to our presenting sponsor Central Bark!
About Central Bark:
Central Bark® Jacksonville is your local hub for “whole dog care”. Our personalized approach aims to enrich your dog’s whole health and well-being – throughout their entire life. We offer everything from dog day care to dog grooming, dog boarding, dog training, healthy and enriching pet care products and more. All with the mission to help you and your best friend enjoy a whole, healthy, happy and loving life together.
Thank you to our other sponsors:
Rogers Towers, P.A. https://www.rtlaw.com
Thank you to our media sponsor: