Published November 02. 2024 11:19AM
BY BEVERLY SPRINGER
Special to The Press
Owners, dogs and residents braved damp weather to enjoy Country Meadows of Allentown Retirement Community’s second annual canine parade Aug. 17.
Fifteen dogs turned out and were treated to Pup-A-Rita cocktails and homemade dog biscuits, baked with love by the residents.
Before the parade, the pups took part in an agility run and posed for selfies.
Prizes were awarded to Charlie for best dressed and Little Dude as best dressed runner-up; Ziggy, who jumped unexpectedly through the portable picture frame, for most athletic; Rusty for best tail wag; Roxie for best kisser and Dexter for most obedient.
Winners also include Peaceable Kingdom and Sammy’s Kindness Corner.
Peaceable Kingdom is a local no-kill shelter, which in addition to resident baked homemade biscuits, will receive pet items collected as part of the event.
Attendees also donated school supplies to be distributed through Sammy’s Kindness Korner, a community outreach supported by Stephens Funeral Home.
Country Meadows residents, staff, community volunteers and lovable canines came together for fun, food and community service — a winning combination.
Chris Haller and his wife, Country Meadows Director of Marketing Martie Haller, accompany their mini Labradoodle, Callaway, to the parade.
Little Dude, a Havapoo, makes a strong bid for best dressed in his Hawaiian shirt.
Dalmatians Sparrow and Kelly prepare to sample a Pup-A-Rita.
Yolanda Clementoni reveals why her German short-haired pointer Dexter earned the title of most obedient.
Charlie, identified by her owner as a “multi-poo,” looks pretty in pink.
Treat bag in hand, Country Meadows resident Betty Kauffmann is ready to greet the parading pups.
Owners Ann and Bruce Wlazelek prepare Little Dude for the pup parade.
Marley, a Goldendoodle, enjoys a back rub from resident Fran Harris.
Country Meadows Executive Director Stephanie Wanner holds her “super mutt” Ripley who is ready to go.
Marilyn Miller is a happy participant in the event.
Press Photos by Beverly SpringerGolden Doodle Rusty escorts his owner Bill Siebert to the festivities.
