Larry Chowning –
The Middlesex County Kiwanis Club’s annual Urbanna Christmas Pet Parade (and dog show) at Taber Park in Urbanna was a hit on Saturday as dogs came from near and far dressed out and ready for Christmas.
The dogs led their owners around the park as 98th District State Del. Keith Hodges, R-Urbanna, had the enormous task of judging the winning dogs in their categories.
Santa and Mrs. Claus joined by watching the parade under a tent provided by Kiwanis. “We think everybody enjoyed it,” said Kiwanis President Nancy Fisk, “especially the dogs as each dog went home with their own toy.”
Parade winners include:
- Most Beautiful, No. 11 — Golden-doodle, Theo, owned by Key Club member Trent Earnhardt.
- Most Creative, No. 15 — A hound-German shepherd mix, Sophie, owned by Deb Bryant.
- Funniest, No. 21 — A Texas blue, Lacy Pearl, owned by Corina Bednorazyle.
- Cutest, No. 22 — A long-haired Chihuahua, Marley, owned by Megan Hall.
- Largest Dog, No. 12 — Great dane, Kaleigha, owned by Rachel Pitts.
- Smallest Dog, No. 10 — Shih tzu, Sophie, owned by Carol Throckmorton.
- Shelter Dog, No. 17 — Schnauzer, Greta Garbo, owned by Ann Hayes.
Dog show winners include:
- Waggiest Tail, No. 18 — Brittany, Dash, owned by Lisa Walker.
- Runner up, No. 14 — Border collie mix, Roscoe, owned by Katie Wilson.
- Dogs That “Talk,” No. 21 — Pearl, owned by Corina Bednorazyle.
- Runner up, No. 18 — Brittany, Dash, owned by Lisa Walker.
- Best Trick, No. 23 — Great dane, Willow, owned by Lauren Hopkins.
- Best Ears, No. 19 — Aussie-doodle, Chloe, owned by Karen Brown.
- Down-Stays, No. 23 — Willow, owned by Lauren Hopkins.
- Musical Sits, tie, No. 17 — Greta Garbo, owned by Ann Hayes; and No. 10 — Sophie, owned by Carol Throckmorton.
