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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.

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.

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.

Participants took the time to calm their humans; so much activity can be overwhelming.

Dr. Hicks’ Buddy as a pirate queen.

A referee was on hand, to keep everyone playing by the rules.

Best Oriental Dragon went to Lily.

This pup is ready for adoption.

It’s tough, walking all these humans.

A very patriotic pooch.

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

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

The pack of Berkley Hill. 2 of his 3 dogs graduated from the New Leash on Life program through PAWS.

The official Bribable Judge, taking money for the cause.

Beetlejuice, complete with wig, laughs at the camera.

Humans got to walk in the parade, too.

A shark meets a ballerina.

Jack shows off another hat from his collection.

Too friendly to be dangerous, this dog was one of the New Leash on Life graduates, and adopted by animal control officer, Berkley Hill.

Goldie watches everything from Fay Bond’s side. She won Best Behaved.

Some dogs don’t need a costume, they come as they are.

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Pete, wearing an Oriental Dragon t-shirt, won Best Town Spirit.

Ling Ling’s popcorn costume was too tempting for her pirate companion; the smaller dog kept trying to eat it.

It must be spring – the bumblebees are out…

Dressed in her best, this stylish dog leads the pack.

This large Newfoundland dog is happy to get head scratches from passersby.

A K-9 helps keep the peace.

At the end of the parade, it’s time for a nap.

Posted Monday March 26, 2018 by Allison DeWeese