St. Puppy’s Day Parade at O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Brandon

The Fifth Annual St. Puppy’s Day Parade at O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Brandon brought out the “All Pooh-chinos” in a “Dog Day Afternoon” of festive colors and posturing.

Green was in as dogs of all sizes and shapes and breeds took center stage on the makeshift stage in the outdoor fenced-in arena at the corner of Lumsden Road and Kings Avenue.

“I’m an animal lover myself,” said Sean Rice, proprietor of O’Brien’s, as for his reasons for starting the annual parade. “It also gives the local community the chance to come out and support” the various dog rescue associations.

Awards were given as follows:

Best Overall

• First Place: Hank (with Joe Lightsey)
• Second Place: Bella and Molly Mae (with Kerri McDougald)
• Third Place: Sadie (with Robert Horning)

Best Female

• First Place: Ceiba (with Marty O’Brien)
• Second Place: Laela (with Brooke Champagne)

Best Male

• First Place: Oliver (with Nicole Lipscomb and Ysabella and Jake Mathers)
• Second Place: Sidney (with Carley Simmons)

Best Dressed Owner 

• Brad Crites (with his pet, Cody)

Best Dressed Dog

• Sunshine Kisses (with Bridget Milner)