More pets on parade at AVAM
From guest poster Mary Corey:
If there's one thing that will bring a former pets blogger back into the fold, it's the American Visionary Art Museum's pet parade. The July 4th event had hoot written all over it. Jill gave you the scoop on the day and took plenty of pictures. But I couldn't resist sharing some of my favorites.
The real treat is that Felicia Savage, whose adorable Lexicon has been featured on the blog, has sent in her best shots. You last saw her photos during the Maryland SPCA's March for the Animals. (Thanks, Felicia! Please keep 'em coming.)
Now it's your turn. We saw many cameras in the crowd. If you have pictures from this year's pet parade, please send them here.
Pictured above is Icy, a Pomeranian mix in a polo festooned with flower appliques. Photo by Mary Corey
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| Snowball (above, right) and his cousin, Lexi, looked cool in coordinating surfer-style ensembles. Photo by Mary Corey |
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| Blue, owned by Kate, won the Most Visionary Pet award for coming dressed as a bald eagle. In our book, he wins the good sport award too. Photo by Felicia Savage |
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| Tensing showed that sequins and fur can be a winning combo. Photo by Mary Corey |
 | Enzo, a spirited Boston Terrier, took home the Pet Congeniality prize. His owner deserves points for showing her stars and stripes. Photo by Felicia Savage | |
 | Rafe, an Australian Shepherd, channeled his inner Fred Astaire to win the Ready for Prime Time Pet Talent award. Photo by Felicia Savage |
Comments
Mary - good to see a guest post from you. The parade looks like it was a hoot indeed - fun photos! Great outfits and smiles all around. Sorry I missed it.
Posted by: jen | July 6, 2009 10:29 PM
Icy looks like he is smiling. I met him at the event and his personality matched that adorable face!
Jamie, Hi. I agree. His nickname should be Mr. Cheerful. Thanks, MC
Posted by: Jamie | July 6, 2009 10:30 PM
So many adorable dogs! I must say that I adore Tensing's outfit--tres chic. Although from personal experience, I'd have to note that Snowball looks much cuter in a polo--just a statement of fact.
Posted by: Snowball's sister | July 6, 2009 10:49 PM
What a great event. But next year let's require all the owners to wear matching outfits like Enzo's companion. It adds a certain doggy dignity.
Posted by: PeterJ | July 7, 2009 3:35 PM
Peter - There was an award for the person who resembles their pet the most. Also this was not just for dogs, there was a kitten, a fish, a firefly and two stuffed animals. Did you hear that we played musical chairs with our pets?
Posted by: Tina | July 7, 2009 10:24 PM