We packed up the girls, Bonnie, Christopher and P.J. and headed downtown this morning to the 23rd annual Doggie Dash. It is a walk-a-thon dog event that benefits the Oregon Humane Society. The weather today is absolutely gorgeous and there were thousands of people in attendance and more fun dogs than I have ever seen all in one location.
There were booths galore of all kinds of doggie stuff (watch for a review on some really great treats I am going to make with a mix from one of the vendors), children's wading pools for dogs to drink out of (a few dogs got in and laid down or splashed around), live music, competitions and demonstrations.
We participated in the Fashion show with the girls in their coordinating dresses. We didn't win, but got plenty of applause.
We learned that when you walk through a crowd of thousands, pushing a pet stroller containing three adorable little Chihuahuas, you don't get anywhere very quickly. We were stopped so many times while people oohed and aahed over the girls. Many wanted to take their picutres.
Stormie and Breezy were all about the ride. They spent most of the day riding with their front paws up on the edge of the stroller, watching all the action. Shimmer, as usual, preferred the view from the safe lower window. When Breezy's back legs would get tired, she would sit on her haunches, doing her 'prairie dog' look. The rest of the time she looked like a furry hood ornament hanging out the front.
We met up with Melissa Trajano-Williams, her husband Josh and two of their dogs, Coco and Armani. Armani was totally in love with our stroller full of girls and practically climbed on in to say hello. He is such a charmer.
It was a great day. All the dogs are exhausted and are now taking naps.
