Despite temperatures in the upper realms, the 2018 Pet Parade came in and out with only a few glitches and hitches. Most of the animal entries were panting and huffing as their handlers were sweating.

Entries were down somewhat this year but considering the hot weather, there were enough hardy souls to put on a great show for an appreciative audience in the bleachers.

There were some fascinating entries and a very decorative, cowboy/clown announcer, Susan Tooke, to complement them. Ringmasters Kendra Tooke and Dr. Kerri Marshall rounded up the crew splendidly.

The three judges found a shaded table under the bleacher roof and were able to get a tough job done. Thank you to Cindy Enos, Luella Strangford and Kenzie Tooke, the mystery judge.

Judges, family, friends and Pet Parade staff are always amazed at the creativity and color promenading around the area this time of year.

Thanks to everyone and especially the ONE who did not rain on OUR PARADE!

Prize winners in each category are listed below.

Clowns/Circus-Circus

1) Elana and Quorra Robinson with Lily (dog) and Sugar (dog)

2) Lily Schallenberger and Hiro Hammel with Mashed Potato (lamb)

3) Kimber Ross with Stormy (pony)

Western

1) Clancy Higgins with Tiney (lamb)

2) Rose Rost with Ferdinand (calf)

3) Shianne Beach with Cloe (Jack Russell Terrier)

Judges Overall Favorite

1) Elana and Quorra Robinson with Lily (dog) and Sugar (dog)