Blessing of the Animals

October 4, 2016 Uncategorized

St. Andrew’s invites all creatures great and small to come for a special blessing as we celebrate St. Francis Day on Sunday, October 9 at 1 p.m.

Here are some of the special friends of St. Andrew’s:

Bosco – the best beagle on the block! Much loved… Family: Cathy Frey

Comet rides… Let’s roll! Family: Walter and Mary Deal

Gus says, “Yo, please bring me my pipe and slippers!” Family: Mary and John Wood

Sophie, a 7 year old chocolate lab. Her favorite treat is Starbucks doggie fluff. Family: Debi, Larry and Lindsey Nicolai

Max, a 9 year old Lhasa Apso/Shih Tzu mix and certified Therapy dog and service dog. Family: Greg and Judy Edwards

Dixie is 10 now and still loves her morning walk, followed by a swim in the river. She also enjoys greeting those who stop to say hi. Bob Kelly is one of her favorites. Family: Bob and Peggy Kelly.

Sarah, a 6 year old American short hair adopted from Peninsula SPCA. Family: Ben, Liz, Alex and Caroline Rous

Shakes is a 3 year old black lab/Chesapeake Bay retriever adopted from Gloucester/Mathews Humane Society. Family: Ben, Liz, Alex and Caroline Rous

Jimi, age 14, doing what he does best! But he turns into a puppy when treats are offered. Family: Al and Rachel Roby

Butters, age 14, rescued at age 6 weeks. Family: Marshall and Porter Booker

Bo Peep, a 17 year old feral cat who has the run of the yard and neighborhood at my home in Wythe. She is a well-fed, well-loved totally free spirit. Family: Brad Norris

Cocoa, a rescue pup, age 7. According to DNA testing she is a Coon Hound, Ratbone Terrier, Lab, Husky mix! She’s a real sweetie who has never met anyone or anything she didn’t love. Family: Debbie Cotrupi

Buddy, a 9 year old naughty Cocker Spaniel who loves to play frisbee. Family: Carter, Lisa, Spencer and Elizabeth Harrell

Von Ohlen “Never Left” cat – they say there are a large group of New Orleans residents called “never lefts”. The Von Ohlen cat also fits that category because he came to Newport News to visit and never left!. Several years ago, Bill and Patty’s son Ben brought Nacho for a visit, but when Ben departed, he was unable to take his cat with him. So to this day Nacho (sometimes called Taco by Bill) has made himself at home. Family: Bill and Patty Von Ohlen

Skipper is a 7 year old kitty who was rescued from the SPCA. She sleeps with me every night! Family: David Franzman

Oliver, a 3 year old rescue from Alabama, and Kacey, an 8 year old rescue from Virginia Beach SPCA. Family: Ann Turner

Darby, our Torte Point Himalayan, who sleeps on our vacuum cleaner daily. She is 4 years old and very lovable. Best pet we have ever had! Family: Barbara and Bob Lewis

Our cat Denali is a mixed breed who looks like he has some Siamese blood. We got him from the SPCA in Newport News. We had just returned from a trip to Alaska, hence the name. Denali is an Eskimo name of a mountain that means “the great one.” His coloring is like mountains with snow on them. Family: Lois and Dick Holley

Chessie is 8 and an accomplished Agility and Obedience trained dog. Peake is 7 and is also accomplished in the Obedience ring. They are therapy dogs too. Chessie is always ready to play and enjoys learning new tricks. Peake is a party waiting to happen and loves life. Chessie and Peake are the heartbeats at my feet! Family: Carey and Grier Curtis

Roxie wishes everyone a Happy Halloween! Family: Jim and Martha Sides

LeLee, age 4 came to us from a family friend. Mr Buzz is a gray and white tabby who came to us via Craig’s List. Our youngest, Xavier, is a 2 year old Seal Point Siamese who came to us via Craig’s List. Family: Lee and Cheryl Zilkie

Buddy is 5 years old and came from the pound in Greensboro. He is a Fox Terrier mix and I have been told by lots of people that the mix part is Sheltie. Either way, he is a wonderful little dog and was very easy to train, plus the higher training he received from a police officer who trains shepherds. Family: Genie Best

Baron, a German Shepherd who thinks he’s a Golden Retriever. He loves to play ball and swim. He also loves people and other dogs. He will be 8 in December. Family: Ted and Merrill Hemmert

Joey is a 2 year old Yorkie. He’s a great little dog! A service dog, I was extremely lucky to get him. He is a great companion and spoiled rotten. Family: Lee Black

In Memoriam

Shammy, beloved kitty, mother of two surviving kittens, Phoebe and Tom, excellent companion, affectionate to the end, died in August at the age of 18. Family: Bill and Allison Clock

Simba Mozart, my best friend for 15 years. He let me love him from age 6 weeks until he passed away in 2012 at the ripe old age of 15. I still miss him. Family: Diana Skelton and Danny Switzer

Nikki was “leader of the pack”. Family: Malcolm Martin