2009 Spooky Pooch Parade

was a great Success!

PHOTOS FROM THIS YEAR’S PARADE

MORE ONLINE PHOTOS FROM VOLUNTEERS BARBARA KOZEL AND STEPHANIE REED

While the day was a brisk 45 degrees, the sun was shining and Lakewood neighbors and their dogs put on their finest to participate in this years Halloween Event up Detroit Avenue.   Many folks said they wished Panera Bread was open so they could grab some coffee and other refreshments.  Don’t worry that opening is only a few weeks away.We had over 200 registrants this year and we have to commend the dogs for their great behavior.  The dogs moved to the starting line of the parade to the tune of “Who Let The Dogs Out” and we were off with pooches strutting their stuff up the Avenue.

Crowds lined both sides of the street and the “puparazzi” were snapping more photos than taken of Brad and Angelina leaving their favorite Wal-Mart.   Proceeds from this event go to benefit Downtown Lakewood revitalization and Lakewood Animal Shelter.

The judging “grandstand” was in front of the INA Building on Detroit and the parade turn-around was in front of the Library.  Awards will be presented behind the INA Building following the parade.  Parade Grand Marshall, the Cleveland Browns mascot “Chomps” had a great time mingling with the Lakewood crowd and predicted a Brown’s win over the Steelers this weekend.

Tunes were provided by DJ Gus from Kidd Productions, and he really got the dogs and the crowd swaying to the music.

Here are the winners

BEST IN SHOW

Bull and Matador | Dogs: Calpurnia & Picasso | Owner: August Armstrong | Lakewood

2^ND PLACE

Beekeepers | Dog: Ella | Owners: Jeff and Alicia Steele | North Royalton

3^RD PLACE (tie)

Dorothy & Toto | Dog: Sonny | Owner: Kiera Hoye | Lakewood

Marie Antoinette & Guillotine operator | Dog: Zukey | Owner: Cami Thompson | Cleveland

BEST ADULT AND DOG

Sgt. Charleston | Dog: Charleston | Owner: Michelle Morrow | Lakewood

BEST CHILD AND DOG

Cruella Kid | Dog: Skipper | Owner: Katherine Spilsbury | Lakewood

SPOOKIEST POOCH

Green Dragon | Dog: Pearl | Owner: Katie DeGordeyn  | Lakewood

BEST FLOAT

Cupcakes | Dogs: Luci and Keslie | Owner: Chris Naff | Rocky River

COLORING CONTEST WINNERS

AGE 4-6

Amelia Moore – Emerson, Julie Jackson – Hayes,  Elizabeth Myers- Hayes

Age 7-9

Victoria Wise – Roosevelt, Sarah Yonkers –Horace Mann,  Julia Szentkiralyi – Lincoln

Age 10-12

Wendy Rice – Harding Middle School, Zeylab Duesunova – Harrison,  Corrine Baker – Lakewood Catholic Academy

 Parade Judges:
Jack & Jan Gustin, Lakewood Hospital
Donna Miller – The Plain Dealer
Jim Crawford – Lakewood Public Library
Donna Blakesmit – CCLAS/Lakewood Animal Shelter
Holly Lauch – City of Lakewood
Chuck Prasek – Virginia Marti College

Coloring contest

Winners were also announced from the coloring contest too. Students did a great job on these and it looks like we got their creative juices flowing.

Sponsors of this Year’s Spooky Pooch Parade

(click sponsor name to visit their website)

• City of Lakewood
• Lakewood Hospital
• Camp Bow Wow
• Pet’s General Store
• CCLAS/Lakewood Animal Shelter
• Mark Dubis Web Design
• Cox Communications
• Downtown Lakewood
• The Furry Nation
• Inn the Doghouse
• Debbie Riddle Designs

Table Vendors

• Northeast Ohio Shetland Sheepdog Rescue Group
• CCLAS
• Leashed Dogs in Lakewood Parks
• Grant Elementary PTA
• Moochie & Co.
• Pet’s General Store
• Pawsitivie Influence Daycare/Pawsh Dogwear
• Camp Bow Wow
• The Furry Nation
• LECPTA
• Kris’s Canine Cookies
• Pet-Tique
• Jared Shapiro for Lakewood City Council
• Junior Women’s Club of Lakewood

Raffle Prize Providers

• Pet’s General Store:  Free Dog Food for 1 Year
• Boy Scout Project – Member Troop #115Hand Crafted Dog House
• Friends of Lakewood Public Library:  Basket of Dog Books –
• Northcoast Shetland Sheepdog Rescue Group:  Item TBD
• Lakewood Animal Hospital
• Pawsitivie Influence
• CCLAS
• Plantation Home
• PAWS
• Classy K-9z
• Taco Bell
• Inn the Doghouse
• Breadsmith
• Auto Nation
• Cleveland Browns
• Kamms Pet Centers
• The Ultimutt Inn

Every Spooky Pooch Parade Registrant received 1 raffle ticket for great prizes.

• Additional Raffle Tickets may be purchased at Pet’s General Store prior to the event.
• Pet’s General Store is located at 16821 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
• Raffle Tickets: $1.00/Ticket OR 6 for $5.00.
• Raffle Tickets may also be purchased at the event between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m.

All proceeds benefit Downtown Lakewood revitalization and the Lakewood Animal Shelter.