The third annual Pet Costume Parade on behalf of the Estevan Humane Society (EHS) was held in the Estevan Shoppers Mall on Oct. 22 with the mall and Pet Valu serving as hosts for the parade of pets, which this year consisted mainly of dogs of various sizes.
Terry Williams, president of the Human Society served as one of the judges who later said, “We had a good turnout of proud owners and dogs, and we thank them again for taking part in our costume parade. Also thanks to the sponsors for making this another good event in support of the shelter.”
The judging was so close this year the judges asked for the pets and owners to parade a total of three times before they could make a final decision.
First place ultimately went to Linda Beam and her trio of minions, small dogs named Muppet, Gypsy and Ryder.
Second place went to Vicki Rooks who dressed as Batman, while her pet pooch took on the role of Robin.
Third place went to Angela Bresciani and her Batman puppy.
The EHS also extended thanks to Mike Santo, the winner of their 50/50 draw who immediately donated his winnings right back to the society after learning of his good fortune.
Michelle Stovin was the winner of the other prize, a patio cooler.
Williams said the next fundraising event is a raffle for a quilt crafted by Shirley Peterson which will be drawn for on Dec. 16.
“We will have a table set up at the Farmers’ Market in the mall on Dec. 12 and we will have some home-baked food for pets and people for sale, as well as the raffle tickets,” said Williams. Other fundraising opportunities will present themselves during the Christmas season, she suggested. She said the raffle tickets are also available at the shelter.
