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Dragons, Pirates, and Popcorn at the 2018 PAWS Pet Parade
Bribe the judge for a good cause
March 26, 2018

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dragon, a ballerina, and a bumblebee walked in the 2018 PAWS Pet Parade, Saturday March 24. Best in Show went to local favorite, Bonnie. Awards were also given for Best Behaved, Best Town Spirit, and a new category – Best Performance.

PAWS Pet Parade
Best in Show – Bonnie with her human Carol Small.

PAWS, the Pamlico Animal Welfare Society, sponsors and hosts the event each year. A bribable Judge makes the rounds before the event, taking donations to ensure a place in the winner’s circle. The donations, combined with hot dog sales and a registration fee, fund PAWS’ work in the county.

PAWS Pet Parade
This curious pup was not shy about being in front of the camera.

Several participants came from PAWS’ New Leash on Life program. Shelter dogs are rescued, given to inmates at Pamlico Correctional Facility to train as companions, then adopted out once the program is completed. Funds from the parade will go to this initiative as well as a spay/neuter project and pet food distribution.

PAWS Pet Parade
Participants took the time to calm their humans; so much activity can be overwhelming.
PAWS Pet Parade
Dr. Hicks’ Buddy as a pirate queen.
PAWS Pet Parade
A referee was on hand, to keep everyone playing by the rules.
PAWS Pet Parade
Best Oriental Dragon went to Lily.
PAWS Pet Parade
This pup is ready for adoption.
PAWS Pet Parade
It’s tough, walking all these humans.
PAWS Pet Parade
A very patriotic pooch.
PAWS Pet Parade
This odd dog officiated.

Results of the 2018 PAWS Pet Parade and more photos ahead…

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2018 Parade Winners

Best in Show Bonnie – Human, Carol Small #11
Funniest Addie – Human, Nancy Collins #26
Friendliest Wee Willie Winkie (a dog in his night dress)- Human, Marguerite Garrett #22
Family Affair Buddy, Petey, Hattie – Human, Dr. Sherri Hicks #24, #27, #29
Cutest Miss Hattie – Human, Kent Aberle #50
Town Spirit Pete – Human, Ellen Aeschleman #7

PAWS Pet Parade
Friendliest contestant, Wee Willie Winkie, dressed in his night shirt.

Best Theme Sadie (in a baseball jersey) – Human, Ellie Richards #6
Best Performance Ling Ling (popcorn) – Human, Lynn Murray #9
Best Oriental Dragon Lily – Human, Sharon Milliean #23
Best Costume Popeye and Ollie (dogamaran) – Human, Jennifer Smart #47
Most Bribed Mojo, Wyatt, Dog – Human, Berkley Hill #13, #14, #15

PAWS Pet Parade
The pack of Berkley Hill. 2 of his 3 dogs graduated from the New Leash on Life program through PAWS.
PAWS Pet Parade
The official Bribable Judge, taking money for the cause.
PAWS Pet Parade
Beetlejuice, complete with wig, laughs at the camera.
PAWS Pet Parade
Humans got to walk in the parade, too.
PAWS Pet Parade
A shark meets a ballerina.
PAWS Pet Parade
Jack shows off another hat from his collection.
PAWS Pet Parade
Too friendly to be dangerous, this dog was one of the New Leash on Life graduates, and adopted by animal control officer, Berkley Hill.
PAWS Pet Parade
Goldie watches everything from Fay Bond’s side. She won Best Behaved.
PAWS Pet Parade
Some dogs don’t need a costume, they come as they are.

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PAWS Pet Parade
Pete, wearing an Oriental Dragon t-shirt, won Best Town Spirit.
PAWS Pet Parade
Ling Ling’s popcorn costume was too tempting for her pirate companion; the smaller dog kept trying to eat it.
PAWS Pet Parade
It must be spring – the bumblebees are out…
PAWS Pet Parade
Dressed in her best, this stylish dog leads the pack.
PAWS Pet Parade
This large Newfoundland dog is happy to get head scratches from passersby.
PAWS Pet Parade
A K-9 helps keep the peace.
PAWS Pet Parade
At the end of the parade, it’s time for a nap.

Posted Monday March 26, 2018 by Allison DeWeese


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