Tricia and Rick Westfield and Gracie, shared No. 26 at Yappy Hour

MILFORD - Perfectly Spoiled Pets has been the site of many a happy interlude, so perhaps it should come as no surprise that it was the place Rick Westfield and his wife, Tricia, spent their 26th wedding anniversary. According to store owner Lisa Blanchard, spending the special evening at "Yappy Hour" was Tricia’s idea. The couple, and their Scottish Terrier "Gracie" had joined the gatherings at Perfectly Spoiled Pets in downtown Milford and made many friends there, both the human and canine kind, Blanchard said. For the anniversary, fellow "Yappy Hourer" and Justice of the Peace Karen Zanewski-Nettleton renewed the couple’s vows, saying "They are such a great couple and you can tell that they are still in love," Blanchard said.
The ceremony took place under a 200-year-old copper beach tree with Tricia holding dried hydrangeas as the couple recommitted their love, and "It was such a nice ceremony" Blanchard said. "Karen spoke about focusing on the positive things in a marriage and the importance of friends and family."
After a kiss to seal their renewal vows the happy couple enjoyed cake compliments of neighbor Rainbow Gardens Restaurant, Blnchard said.
Gracie wagged her tail.