Hosted by the ASPCA, Cindy Adams and Christ Church. A free event for people, big and small, with pets, furry or feathered.
Led by senior minister Stephen Bauman and senior Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein, the service includes a procession of animals to the altar for blessing.
Music by the Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy. All pets must be accompanied by their pets.

On Saturday November 12th from 11am to 1pm, you can swing by the PetSmart to join the competition (winners will receive a free year of veterinary care), eat a hotdog, and meet competitive eater (and Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest winner in 2007 through 2011), Joey Chestnut.

On Saturday October 22nd from Noon - 3 p.m., over 3,000 spectators will gather in Tompkins Square Park to watch hundreds of masquerading dogs in the country’s largest Halloween Dog Parade. Area merchants are invited to participate in this exciting community renewal fundraiser. All proceeds go to the N.Y.C. Department of Parks & Recreation for the upkeep of the newly restored Tompkins Square Dog Run.

On Sunday, from 1 to 4pm, the City's furry and feathered friends will strut their stuff at the annual Pet Paradeat Hudson River Park's Pier 84, sponsored by Friends of Hudson River Park and the West 44th Street Better Block Association. Clothe your critter in a Halloween costume (or one of his or her favorite outfits) and compete for BestDressed Pet.