A sea of dogs of all shapes and sizes, breeds and colors sauntered along Main Street Aug. 1 as a part of the 10th annual Pooch Parade. The event, which includes a raffle and contests for creative costume and best trick dog, is the only fundraiser for the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. The club seeks to raise awareness for guide dogs and the need for puppy raisers.
Pooch Parade winners
Most creative costume
1. Diane Bierbower with PeeWee2. Nicole Browne with Harry
3. Dina Brown with Leela
Cute enough as is (under 20 pounds)
1. Nicole & Fernando Buchner with Buddington2. Debra Schmitt with Deizel
3. Mike & Sandy Uejo with Gizmo
Best team (human and pooch)
1. Lesley, Brian, & Kelly Simms with Buster Brown2. Andre, Barb, Heather, & Pixie with Samantha Sasha
3. Bobby, Andrea, Chloe & Ava Vaughn with Bridget
Best Team (pooch and pooch)
1. Rachael Toschi with Sparky and Roxy Moran with Princess2. Emma with Macy
3. Terry Messick with Midnight
Cute enough as is (over 30 pounds)
1. Dan Faustina with Natoma2. Gina Landis with Gracie
3. Dennis Corbett with Daisy
Puppy fun (pooches two years and younger)
1. MaryAnn Thackaberry with Mason2. Dan Faustina with Natoma
3. Mercedes Phillips with Conner
Senior pooches
1. Patti Chandler with Toto2. Christie Anderer with Duke
3. Linda Forster with Flash
Best trick pooch
1. Marshall Alexander with Leia2. Debra Schmitt with Deizel
3. Blair & Holly Michael with Indy
Farthest pooch
Cary Simpson with Oakley from Carmel ValleyOldest pooch
Christie Anderer with DukeFor more information on the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers, visit www.trivalleyguidedogs.com or email Ellen at photopups@sbcglobal.net.
