Hayward's Pet Parade

The Trusty BoulevarDog and Your Boulevardier marched in the Hayward Pet Parade this past Saturday, December 8, 2007. Entered in the "Pet and Owner Lookalike" division, no prizes were taken home -- one can't hope to compete against dogs and owners with matching sports jerseys, of which there were two pair -- but a good time was had. Most of the participants in the parade were dogs (ranging from pocket-sized animals to canines well over 100 pounds), though a few cats, rabbits, and one snake also participated. Your Boulevardier had expected to see a pony or potbellied pig among the menagerie. The weather cooperated and the mood was pleasant, though it must be said that the Trusty BoulevarDog is not entirely sociable among other dogs. Perhaps she was scarred by her early years in the impound.

Your Boulevardier did not take photos, but many, many digital cameras were snapping away. If readers come upon any pictures or videos on the Internet, please provide links in the comments section.