Dozens of four-legged contestants participated in Bandera’s 30th annual Pet Parade on Saturday, July 4. Sponsored by the Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League (CCPAL), this event welcomes pets of all sorts to participate in a pageant of patriotic cuteness.
Karen Hensley, a volunteer with CCPAL, provided The Bulletin with the final results.
Best of Show went to Moon Pie, a golden doodle shown by Leene Bauxbeannes of Bandera. Moon Pie is known to do agility jumps and other amazing tricks.
Most Creative went to Eddy, Gus, Rusty, Reese, Cooper and Penny – 1 sheepdog, three mutts and two Labradors. These critters were shown by The Rainey and Wilson Family of Houston and Pipe Creek.
First Place for Star-Spangled went to Lilo, a West Highland Terrier shown by Roxane Deluna of Boerne. Lilo loves parties and biscuits.
Second Place for Star-Spangled went to Echo, Lucy, Sully, and Neo – Anatolians, a St. Bernard, and a Chi-Poo shown by Greg and Amanda White of Floresville. All the dogs are rescues.
Third Place for Star-Spangled went to Princess, a Yorkie shown by Jessica Schessiger of Bandera. Princess is currently training to become a service dog.
Look-alike First Place went to Junebug, a Min Pin shown by Hannah McCurtney of Bandera. Junebug knows the tricks heel, sit, stay, shake, and is working on puppy agility.
Look-alike Second Place went to Casey, a Siberian Husky shown by Princess Miller of Bandera. Casey was rescued by Princess after she was found wandering the streets of Bandera.
Most Talented First Place went to Duke, a Labrador- Border Collie Mix shown by Hanna Basinger of Bandera.
Most Original Pet First Place went to Lucille, a Chow Chow shown by Joyce Hayes of Dripping Springs.
Second Place for Most Original Pet went to Sis and Dude, goats shown by Julie Lipka of Center Point. The goats were dressed as original icons of America; Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam.
Third Place for Most Original Pet went to Randy the Rooster, a fancy colored metal rooster shown by Dorothy Walker of Bandera.
First Place for Favorite Storybook Character went to Daisy, a Boxer Mix shown by Dawn Paterson of Dripping Springs. Daisy was adopted from Gods Dog Shelter in San Antonio.
Hensley expressed her gratitude for everyone’s participation in this fun event.
“Special thanks to our sponsor, Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League, Inc., our judges, our volunteers; Joyce who made and donated the Doggie Gift Baskets; Barrel House Feed Store in Pipe Creek for donating the dog treats; Lew Pewterbaugh -saddle maker and entertainer for announcing and keeping everyone entertained; Texas Hill Country “Junior Rangers” for posting the colors before the parade; Special thanks to a Pet Parade supporter who helped make it a success. Couldn’t have done it without any of you.”
