Pet-A-Palooza

Our local shelter holds an annual fund raiser and fun fair called "Pet-a-palooza."
There are vendors, rescue groups, food, and a chinese auction. To enter you make a donation of cash or pet food. They have fun contests like the longest tail, the smallest paw, and a pie eating contest. Even a pet psychic.
The dogs here are getting a quick drink of water as we gather for the Blessing of the Pets. (That is not Lucy in the front, but a younger look-a-like. It is hard to take pictures and hold leashes at the same time!)
Lucy and Ya Ya each won a new pet bed in the chinese auction.

SPCA Alumni Parade

Once again, Lucy walked proudly in the SPCA Parade of shelter alumni- dogs that have been adopted from the shelter. But she was not the oldest dog in the parade. The Pastor who gave the Pet Blessing walked in front of Ray and Lucy and his dog (age 16) held that honor.

Nicole successfully puts Gypsy (the cutest little teacup chihuahua and winner of the "smallest paw" contest) through her paces running the poles.
Nico decides jumping over the bar is not his style. He got into the spirit of the day later that afternoon by beating all the other dogs in the pie eating contest paws down.

Obstacle Course

The ramp was the most unpopular event at the Pet-a-palooza. Suzette and Nicole try to get Nico to give it a try without success.
Ray gets some help from a bystander when Ya Ya decides the ramp is not for her either.

Both girls snuggled together to enjoy a well deserved snooze after a busy day.

Election Day

After voting, DH and I stopped by our local farm market, "Lillians."
They always have creative displays and 'Joe the Plumber" was no exception.

New Hope (and a puppy!!!!)

"I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last 16 years, the rock of our family and the love of my life, our nation's next First Lady, Michelle Obama. Sasha and Malia, I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House. And while she's no longer with us, I know my grandmother is watching, along with the family that made me who I am. I miss them tonight, and know that my debt to them is beyond measure."