Animal lovers come from all parts of our great state to show off their favorite furry family members. I’m pretty sure the animals love it as much as their owners. It’s like the ultimate “bar scene” from Star Wars, decked out in their finest, sniffing out new friends, and receiving the most attention they will get all year. Those who came this year braved fog, rain and a blue norther blowing in. It didn’t stop those of us who share a passion for pets. In the background you may notice Tillman’s Boardwalk even made an appearance, complete with the helicopter and the “incognito minivan”:)
The kids and their pets make this parade the most special of all the Mardi Gras revelry, their pride in their furry babies shines through to brighten up a winter day. It’s so interesting to see the choices people make when they choose the family pet. Often you’ll notice a similarity in appearance, of course dressing up in a matching outfit helps:)
This year I worked the registration table before picking up the banner for the long trek through The Strand District. What a great way to meet so many interesting pet owners. One lady rushed up at the last minute to register her four dogs, looking a little overwhelmed by it all. After helping her fill out the forms and check the immunization records, her four children with their matching german shepherds sauntered up. I thought to myself that this woman was a walking saint. It’s hard enough to imagine raising four adolescents in the same house, but add to that four hugemongous german shepherds. They were impressively well behaved, the bunch of them. I don’t imagine this household needs an alarm system.
Of course, for those of us who are condo-dwellers, size does matter. Smaller is definitely better, for the dog and the human. It was so adorable to see the little ones, human and furry, cuddled together for warmth as well as love. For any of you that has ever owned a chihuahua or a corgi, you know that these little fierce warriors are actually the better guard dogs. They are fearless in the face of all oncomers, great or small. And they tend to shed less hair. This is a big issue in a small condo. I have to say, at the end of the day, New Orleans has got nothing on Galveston when it comes to Mardi Gras style!
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