Photos: Pets blessed at OSF

The Rev. Father Nick Husain blessses a cat named Butterscotch owned by Gary Talski of Spring Valley (left) and a dog, Moxie, owned by Kathy Wujek of Peru (center) during the OSF Healthcare Blessing of the Animals on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru. The blessing is a celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, who was known for his love of animals. (Scott Anderson)