Sophie, a cavalier King Charles spaniel, stands in front of her owner, Kathy Pender, at the Blessing of the Animals gathering at 4 P.M. on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Miller Park. Pet owners from around the grounds gathered for Chaplain Lisa Marchal of the Methodist House to bless their pets, some of whom were represented by photos on phones or in picture frames. Photo by Carolyn Brown.Josie, a miniature pinscher, stands near her owner, Chris Cribbs, at the Blessing of the Animals gathering at 4 P.M. on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Miller Park. Pet owners from around the grounds gathered for Chaplain Lisa Marchal of the Methodist House to bless their pets, some of whom were represented by photos on phones or in picture frames. Photo by Carolyn Brown.Laddie, a poodle, stands near his owner, Janet Davis, at the Blessing of the Animals gathering at 4 P.M. on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Miller Park. Pet owners from around the grounds gathered for Chaplain Lisa Marchal of the Methodist House to bless their pets, some of whom were represented by photos on phones or in picture frames. Photo by Carolyn Brown.Barbara Delmont, left, stands with her poodle/terrier mix Scruffy as Rev. Lisa Marchal of the Methodist House, right, blesses him at the Blessing of the Animals gathering at 4 P.M. on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Miller Park. Pet owners from around the grounds gathered for Chaplain Lisa Marchal of the Methodist House to bless their pets, some of whom were represented by photos on phones or in picture frames. Photo by Carolyn Brown.
Carolyn Brown is a photographer and recent graduate of Smith College. A lifelong Chautauquan, Carolyn’s interests include history and the performing arts.
