Rustic, multi-colored St. Francis of Assisi Protection medal for dogs. St. Francis was the original Franciscan monk after whom the Franciscan order was formed, and whose teachings they follow. St. Francis was a lover and advocate for all creatures great and small and went out of his way to protect them. The Feast of Saint Francis is celebrated on October 4th every year and often features a blessing of the animals at local churches. Pray to St. Francis for the protection of any animal you love. Any animal who wears his medal is said to have his special protection. Personalize the back of the Pet ID Tag with your information so that if your pet is lost it can be returned safely.