- Last Updated on Sunday, 31 May 2015 01:49
By Michelle Taylor
On Saturday, May 16 the dogs of Monongahela were showing off their best for the annual Pooch Parade. The parade began at Second and Main Street and the dogs and their owners walked down to Chess Park where all the fun and activities were happening. There were approximately 60 contestants in the contest.
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| Max, winner of the Biggest Dog gategory |
Along with vendors selling dog-friendly items and treats, people had the opportunity to adopt a new friend, whether it be dogs or cats. There were also 50/50 raffles, Chinese auctions, and giveaways.
Winner for the biggest dog was Max and his owner, Gabriel Paulick. Max, an 11-month-old Irish Wolfhound, stands nearly as tall as his owner. The winner of the smallest dog category was awarded to Bently, a 2-year-old Yorkie and her owner, Jennifer Nogy. The best of show was won by Chance and his owner, Theresa Gamble. Chance is a 7 -year- old Bassett Hound. Yummy Yoda, a 7 -year- old Chihuahua, and her owner Victoria Scholl, took home the award for cutest.
'Best Costume' was given to Harry, a 6 -year- old Yorkie Shitzu, and Sally, a 2 -year- old Chihuahua, dressed as a police chief and deputy complete with police car. Their owner, Kim VanVoorhis, also had other pups in the contest dressed as the prisoners. Lastly, Sophie a 1-year-old Yorkie Bechon, accompanied by her owner, Peggy Edwards, took home first place for owner and pooch lookalike. Congratulations, contestants!
