A flock of sheep, black pigs, geese and ducks, dogs and cats gather in the villages and towns on the island. Some of them patiently waiting, others excited and a little nervous about what’s to come. It’s Sant Antoni, today. When Mallorca celebrates the patron saint of animals. With music and dance, dimonis and fires. But also with the blessing of animals as well as pets.   The beneïdes have a long tradition on the Balearic Islands. For centuries, the farmers sought protection for their animals…