Martha’s Vineyard seniors welcome pet blessing at Windemere

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Trixie looks like she's enjoying the rubdown provided by Sylvia Campbell. — Photo courtesy of Betsy Burmeister

In keeping with an annual tradition, the Rev. Alden Besse went to Windemere late last month to bless several pets who are occasional companions of the residents at the long-term care and rehab center. The event was initially scheduled to concur with St. Francis Day early in October, but scheduling has become a bit creative over the years.

Five dogs and one cat took part in the ceremony. The canines were Cody, Trixie, River, Tillo, and Reggie. Priddy was the lone feline.