Ruby sees some birds

Ruby sees some birds, originally uploaded by orangelica.

Rockyhill's Roc n Roll Ruby

sleeping & dreaming

sleeping & dreaming, originally uploaded by [[ c.e.n.s.o.r.e.d ]] .Loop. [[ c.e.n.s.o.r.e.d ]].

I don't know the story behind this photo, but this dog seems so peaceful on the blanket. Why the blanket is lying in what appears to be a parking lot has not been explained.

This big beautiful dog was at Tartan Days

she told me he is a therapy dog, originally uploaded by MBK (old skool).

His person told me that he's a therapy dog. She also told me his name but I forgot it already!

from the photo set
Missouri Tartan Days 2007 in St. Charles, Missouri

2007 St. Patrick's Fun Dog Show Outfit

2007 St. Patrick's Fun Dog Show Outfit, originally uploaded by DonnitaMae.

The photographer, DonnitaMae, says:

This is Miss Sarie's dress for this year's St. Patrick's Fun Dog Show. Last year she won for the best Irish Costume. That is the premo sought after category in the show! So this year we had to top last year's costume!

The dress material is a wool crepe gabardine. The bodice is lined in a green satin and the skirt is lined in the green sparkle material. I added a camisole that is lined with green fleece and has the green sparkle material on the outside. Her neckline and sleeves are trimmed in malibu boa. She is royalty for sure!

I resized the dress pattern and didn't consider the neckline. It caused the neck to be too big. So instead of starting over, I just made the camisole. It will add warmth for her when we go to the contest on March 3rd.

The 21st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fun Dog Show was held on Saturday, March 3rd at Market Square in Old Town. Some of the competition categories have traditionally included: Dog with Best Irish Costume, Owner/Dog with the Most Similar Hair (natural only please!), Most Unusual Markings, Smallest Ears, Biggest Feet, Best Spots, Longest Nose, Most Unique/Disproportionate Appearance (Head to Body to Legs), Most Unusual Tail, and Most Mysterious Heritage. This event is held in conjunction with the Ballyshaner’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Happy St Patrick's Day

[The original photo is no longer available, but the photographer is still on Flickr. Here's a link to another photo of hers: Doggie Soul ]
green, originally uploaded by peggy..

"St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time - a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic."
~ Attributed to Adrienne Cook

Mystic Krewe of Barkus parades

Barkus 2007
Originally uploaded by annamarie504.

New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, St. Louis, Missouri, and other cities celebrate Mardi Gras with pet parades. Here are some sets of photos from the dog parade and other Mardi Gras festivities that Flickr users have uploaded:

from New Orleans, LA:

Barkus 2007 (New Orleans) by annamarie504 (Anna B)

Barkus (New Orleans) by Nola Tom (Tom Graham)

Krewe of Barkus '07 (New Orleans) by snujiins (Casey Laws)

Barkus 2007 (New Orleans) by boxchain ( alex cockroach, resident of the Bywater (upper 9th ward) neighborhood of New Orleans)

Riding with Krewe of King Arthur, Feb. 11, 2007 (New Orleans) by Maitri

Mardi Gras 2006 Parades & Antics (New Orleans) by Maitri

barkus (New Orleans) by Mamish

Barkus 2007 (New Orleans) by pinkmartini15

Baton Rouge, LA:

Krewe Of Mutts (Baton Rouge) by mfreyder

Krewe of Mutts (Baton Rouge) by CGH3

Soulard neighborhood, St. Louis, MO:

Mardi Gras 2007 (Soulard) by Herkie

Barkus Pet Parade (Soulard) by nutmeg021

The set canines (St. Louis) by danzeye has some of the Barkus parade

And my set of photos from this year's Soulard pet parade:

Soulard Pet Parade 2007 by MBK









The weather this year was nice, as opposed to last year's frigid temperatures. I only saw one dog shivering, and she seemed to be shivering from nervous excitement, not freezing cold.