A boy with a chick in his pocket and a girl towing a turtle in a tiny, water-filled wagon were just a couple of the creative entries in this year's Rhody Pet Parade.
Perhaps most notable, however, …
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Dawn Gately of the Gately Farm in Nordland hangs out with Rhody, a 2-year-old sex-link chicken, prior to the Pet Parade.
Sporting their Rhody pink, 10-year-old Madisyn Boyd's white-crested ducks Afrodite and Fro-fro await the start of the 2015 Pet Parade along Lawrence Street in Uptown Port Townsend.
Kirsten Adams, 21, of Port Townsend cradles her pet hedgehog Quinn.
Haley Bishop, 9, and her horse Comet took first place – along with Madelyn Apeland, 4, and her horse Zippy – in the Rhody Pet Parade's large animal category along Lawrence Street in Uptown Port Townsend.
Zach Vanderpool, 18, of Port Townsend and his 5-year-old iguana Lizzy enjoy the evening's sunshine after participating in the 2015 Rhody Fest Pet Parade.
Fifteen-year-old Lauren Taracka's 3-year-old ball python Marvin puts the squeeze on a bouquet of flowers prior to the start of the 2015 Pet Parade.
Dog tired, Marta Krissovich's retired guide dog Tinsley, a 13-year-old half yellow and half golden retriever, lies in the middle of Lawrence Street after completing the 2015 Rhody Fest Pet Parade.
A boy with a chick in his pocket and a girl towing a turtle in a tiny, water-filled wagon were just a couple of the creative entries in this year's Rhody Pet Parade.
Perhaps most notable, however, were all the chickens.
“We had a tremendous number of chickens this year,” said parade organizer Elsa Golts, “so next year we might have a bird category.”
Golts said she was impressed by a girl carrying a box of snails and caterpillar called Olivia, as well as a strong showing by San Juan Villa, Jefferson County 4-H and the Olympic Mountain Pet Pals' Read to Rover contingent.
“I think everyone wins at the Pet Parade,” said Golts, who has been running the show for at least the past eight years. “I think the end is the only part we need to work on, but you can only keep so much order no matter what you do.”
Golts said she's always looking to fill out her volunteer ranks. If interested, call her at 379-1676.
The Port Townsend Safeway sponsors the annual event for the volunteer Rhododendron Festival Association.
Ribbons were awarded to:
Best Decorated: Maria Powell, 10, Summit.
Queens Court Best Decorated: D.D. Wigley, FrendL.
Unusual Pets: 1) Conrad, 1, and Griffen, 3, Conrad and Griffen; 2) Kirsten Adams, 21, Quinn; 3) Conner Lusk, 10, Pineapple.
Cats and Kittens: 1) Emilia Nunn, 11, Sparky; 2) Caitlin Peters, 10, and Mariah Peters, 1, Olaf.
Rabbits: 1) Gracie Hoffman and Leah Levine, 12, Thumper and Bun-Bun; 2) Halie Jones, 9, Raymond; 3) Isaiah Tweiten, 8, Jesse.
Small Dogs: 1) Taylor and Gwennie, 2, Elvis; 2) Tilly Norton, 7, Ruby; 3) Jayla Caldara, 7, Coco.
Medium Dogs: 1) Maria Powell, 10, Summit; 2) Isabella Nunn, 8, Leica; 3) D.D. Wigley, FrendL.
Large Dogs: 1) Anna Tallarico, 14, and Taylor Tracer, 15, Bessie and Sophie; 2) Grady White, 7, and Calia Corden, 8, Bosun; 3) Sorina Johnston, 11, Innuendo
Large Animals: 1) "Cowgirls:" Haley Bishop, 9, and Madelyn Apeland, 4, Comet and Zippy; 2) "Pony Express:" Logan Harden 5, and Lucia Harden, 7, Sugar and Spice; 3) Pilar Ortiz Alvarez, 13, Mocha.
(Names are spelled as written on judging sheets.)
