Ben Madilynn
The Rev. Ken Hitch, rector of St. Eustace Episcopal Church in Lake Placid, blesses Muppet, a shih tzu, as owner Ali Miller, of Lake Placid, smiles on Sunday during the church’s annual Blessing of the Animals service. All were invited to join as they remember the life and witness of St. Francis of Assisi. Animals, including stuffed animals, were welcome. St. Agnes Catholic Church held its annual Blessing of the Animals at the St. Agnes School last Wednesday. (Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)
