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Photos: Pets blessed at OSF

By Scott Anderson
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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 live of animals.

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)

Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Over a decade of experience in photojournalism with over 15 years in the newspaper industry.