Our 3d annual FUNdraising event, Pooches in the Park, took place on September 28th, 2003 at Parc des Ponts Breaux, in Breaux Bridge. Benefits will go to the St. Martin Humane Society for spay/neuter certificates. There was live music, an agility demonstration from the Acadiana Kennel Club, a demonstration from the canine unit of the St. Martin Sheriff Department, a petting zoo, food and drinks, face painting, picture taking, games and balloons for the kids, dog contests and much more!

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LIVE MUSIC provided by local bands:

Stil Young (Blues/Rock)

Lostphorus (Alternative Rock)

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Agility demonstration by the Acadiana Kennel Club:

 

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Canine Unit demonstration by the St. Martin Sheriff Department:

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The Petting Zoo 

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Most Creative Costume
Winners and other costumed contestants in no particular order

Winner Frankie	2d place Taco Bell	3d place Dax

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Owner-Pet Look Alike
Winners and other contestants in no particular order  

Winner Mr. Triscuit	2d place Mr. B.	3d place Precious

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Prettiest Dog  

Winner Sandy

2d place Zoe

3d place Blair

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Most Obedient Dog

Winner Mr. Triscuit

2d place Decon

3d place Esmeralda

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Best Trick 

Winner Dax

2d place Jacques

3d place Play

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Ugliest Dog

Winner Molly

2d place Play

3d place Esmeralda

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Other Contestants and 4 Legged Visitors 

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Thanks to all the volunteers who made this event possible and in particular:

• Adam and Greg Broussard, Stil Young and Lostphorus for the music to our ears
• Maureen Lejeune and the Acadiana Kennel Club
• Kacie Moore and the canine unit of the St. Martin Sheriff Department
• Mayor Jack Delhomme and the town of Breaux Bridge,
• Sandy Sawyer (the Goat Lady - petting zoo and poney rides - 337-359-8529)
• Brett and Laurie Matte (Zoo-Zoom, the Zoo on Wheels 337-845-5124)
• Valerie and Kenneth Jagneaux for helping with the petting zoo
• Karla Landry and Tom and Sue Fett for bringing some of their pets to our petting zoo
• Crystal Boudreaux and the Girls of Acadiana,
• Brenda Melancon and the 4-H members
• Lafayette Animal Aid for the games
• Sally Angelle and Teche News
• Moma T for the balloons
• Melanie Landry (Precious Pets Grooming Salon - St. Martinville 337-394-1600)
• Country Place Veterinary Clinic (St. Martinville 337-394-6296), Reaux Animal Hospital (New Iberia 337-364-2811), St. Francis Veterinary Hospital (Lafayette 337-269-4031), and Precious Pets Grooming Salon (St. Martinville 337-394-1600) for the gift certificates
• PETsMART for the raffled crate
• All the dogs and their humans who helped us make this day a success.

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