Paws Lavishly Unleash Summer Event - Jericho pet parade

The faithful arrived four legs at a time all with a wag. Wire-haired, long-haired, double and single-coated, rough and smooth-coated, curly and straight-haired; each well-groomed for the annual Jericho Pet Parade. Even the rabbit and lone somewhat overwhelmed cat brushed noses with the canines. The children especially took delight in rubbing noses with the cutest friendliest dogs as well as petted, chased, cuddled, and cradled their favorites. 

Paws lavishly unleashed the

Jericho summer event with no howls, or barks. There was friendly tail wagging, a few nose-to-nose re-introductions, and the bearing of billboards of their masters choosing. 

The Jericho Pet Paradecelebrates the advantages of having pets. They keep you active and improve your mood. Most pets love to be hugged which releases chemicals in your body that make you feel good. Hugging your pet makes you happy! Pets are good social icebreakers. Pets in the home may lower the likelihood of developing allergies. Pets encourage responsibility and routine. Pets can help lower blood pressure and ease pain. So go ahead, love, and hug your pet. And show your pet in majestic display at the annual Jericho Pet Parade where every pet is prized. 


Get an entry number for you and your pet. And then have fun!








Come early to allow time for your pet to get reacquainted with old friends and to meet new friends.















Get your formal wear on - proper attire is paramount. 

Boutonniere if you please.




Or come as you are, whatever you are, just keep your feet on the ground if you please.


Try not to look coy or disinterested. 




Peanut butter and jam, and bread;

                                              we should get together.

Remember to check your makeup.




Ok, if I have to wear a flower, so do you.



Smile for the camera.




Lions and tigers and bears, Oh My!



                                          Congratulations, 
                                             it's a bunny rabbit.

You should see the other guy. 


Who is walking who?





Is it time, is it time [for the parade]?


Last-minute instructions.


Let the parade begin.

Kitty cat says " I will stay under the covers
while all these friendly dogs are about, Thank You."

Looky at all the folks that came to see us parade. 
























You Betcha!

Wow, the judges look like a serious bunch. I hope we pass muster.

Somebody is having a devil of a time.




This guy knows how to schmooze and appeal to the crowds and judges. 
Who doesn't like tootsie rolls?

What a great recipe for fun.
























Sometimes you have to step through hoops
to get what you want. 




Hugs all around. 













Now the crowd anxiously awaits the judges' deliberations. 






Good time for some petting and oohing and ahhing over these beautiful pets.

How can you be as cute as a bunny and not win a prize!























Applause erupts as the winners are announced.























Our Pets - we love them, and they in turn love us.


They are all winners in our homes and in our hearts.

Thank You, participants, sponsors, volunteers, and Jericho residents who came to see the Jericho Pet Parade. 

Woof, Bow-wow, Meow, Cluck (cluck came from the rabbit and the chicken). 
And best wishes from Bernie the camera guy!