— from Vala Ross —
Kaleidoscope’s 27th Annual Pet Parade is slated to trout out to the streets of Eastsound this Saturday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Orcas Island School, with judging at 10:45 a.m. Registration is by donation.
Sponsors have put forward the following categories for awards to be presented.
- Best Built Pet – San Juan Builders Association
- Owner-Pet Look Alike – Inter Island Propane
- Best Behaved – Orcas Veterinary Service
- Star of the Show – Island Hardware & Supply
- Fastest Pet on the Net – Orcas Online
- Best Smile – Dr. Steven Bailey
- Largest Pet – Island Excavating & Orcas Excavators
- Healthiest Pet – Orcas Family Health Center
- Best Fed – Island Market
- An Island Original – Islanders Bank
- Most Talented – Orcas Island Physical Therapy & Orcas Family Medicine
- Most Friendly – T. Williams Realty
- Best Camper – Four Winds * Westward Ho
- Judges’ Choice – Terra Firma NW
- Picture of Health – Orcas Medical Center
- Oddest Pet – Odd Fellows
- Best Actor of Comedy – Orcas Center
- Best Group – Kiwanis Club of Orcas Island
- Safest Pet – San Juan Insurance & Madrona Point Insurance
- Best Moves – Mijitas Mexican Kitchen
- Best Costume – Ray’s Pharmacy
- Most Earth Friendly – Orcas Food Co-op
- Best Breath – Dr. Brenda Ivans
In addition, Rockin’ Dogz Pet Grooming will raffle a free grooming for the winner of the adult category.
Parade route will be down School Road to North Beach Road, left on A Street, right on Prune Alley, Right on Main Street, then back on North Beach Road to the Village Green.
For more information, call 360-376-2484
