Reindog Parade - Atlanta Botanical Gardens

On December 7th, I participated for the first time in Atlanta Botanical Gardens "Reindog Parade".

Emcees were Victoria Stilwell (Celebrity Dog Trainer from "It's Me or The Dog" on Animal Planet) and Holly Firfer. for the once-a-year fun event for dogs in the Garden.  Pooches were dressed in holiday finery to compete for prizes with celebrity judges or to just show off. 

Categories:
Best Puppy  •  Best Adult  •  Best Botanical  •  Best Dog Pack
Best Dog-Owner Dress-a-Like  •  Not competing – just showing off!

When Mom tried to register me online the contest had already filled up so I was put on a waiting list.  Evidently, they had a limit of 125 dogs and I was number 34 on the wait list, so we weren't optimistic about being able to compete.  Mom decided that it would be fun to just go and watch and take a chance that they would let me in the parade.  She designed my costume and mobile stage with the "Nutcracker" theme and I was the "Sugar Plum Fairy".  I wore a white lace tutu with gold and silver sparkles with a tiara, just like the ballerina in "The Nutcracker".  When we got to the Garden, a very nice lady was able to get me in the parade, so I was able to compete.  I was entered into the "Best Adult" category and I won!!

 The competition was stiff with some very creative costumes.  Amazingly, I also won the big trophy for "Best of Show"  Mom and I were shocked that we went from not being able to participate to winning the big prize.

Diva Dog Pageant Win #2

Diva Dog Signature Pageant

Yeah, I just won my second Diva Dog Contest!  This one is a Signature Pageant which qualifies me for "Diva Dog International".  Mom had to send in a photo of me in my crown with my trophy and sash that I won, for the Diva Dog website, so she photographed me in my Halloween costume.  It seemed like the appropriate dress and setting.  The category was "Cutest Outfit" and this is the photo that won.

Diva Dog Pageant

Diva Dog Pageant Win for "Travel Mini Pageant"

My Mom is so excited that she found an online full glitz pageant for dogs, so of course she had to enter some of my pictures.  The first pageant was actually a Mini Pageant with the theme "Travel Dogs".  So she entered this photo of me driving a sporty pinkmobile.  It won first place and I got this beautiful pink crown.  Keep posted cause I'm sure she will be entering me in more pageants in the future.



Costumes on the Woof 2013 - Loews Hotel

Chloe "Boo Boo" in ToyDogs & Tiaras 

 This Halloween I became a Pageant Pup with the theme "ToyDogs & Tiaras".  I was crowned "Miss Petite Pup 2013" (Mom later told me that this was just a pretend pageant.)  Anyway I competed in several costume contest, including Costumes on the Woof at the Loews Hotel.  I got to ride on my stage which was decorated in my favorite color with marabou, a chandelier and big bows.  I loved it and thought it was very girly and froufrou.  We won the Kennesaw Fall Festival contest, but we got third place at the Costumes on the Woof contest.  We won a free night in Nashville at the Loews Hotel -can't wait to visit the country music capital!  Check out some other photos from the contest.

 



Memorial Day Weekend in Biloxi & New Orleans

 Mom, Dad & I spent the Holiday Weekend at Beau Rivage in Biloxi.  It is always such a pleasure seeing my friends who work there and meeting new friends.

On Sunday we took a day trip to New Orleans and had a Shrimp Po Boy at the Royal House Restaurant in the French Quarter.

 Of course, Mom and Dad had to have a Hurricane from Pat O'Briens.

 We enjoyed the local street musicians and the great atmosphere of Bourbon Street.

I got to meet the "New Orleans Lady" Liz Laird, who works at a lovely gift shop called Ooh La La near Jackson Square.

St. Patrick's Day Parade with Happy Tails Pet Therapy Group

Mom and I got to participat in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16th.  In fact, all of my Happy Tails friends were there too.

This is Mom and I on the bus on the way to the parade and in line waiting for the parade to begin.

This is Onyx and her Dad.  Onyx is a Havanese mix and a really sweet dog.

Odie and Teddy are incredibly cute and talented fellow Pomeranians.  In fact, Odie performs tricks for everyone all along the parade route.

The parade was so much fun and everyone seemed to love my costume.   All of my other Happy Tails friends had a great time too.  Can't wait till next year!

Puppy Love Yappy Hour at the Westin Peachtree Buckhead

On Saturday, February 16th, I spent a couple of fun hours getting to Mix & Mingle at the Westin Peachtree Buckhead's pet friendly event where I enjoyed water and heart shaped treats while meeting lots of great dogs.  Mom and Dad enjoyed specialty cocktails and light bites and socialized with the doggie parents.  There was also a pet-friendly raffle and a portion of the proceeds from the cash bar and raffle benefited the 1873 Society Club and the Atlanta Humane Society.

I wore my new pink, rose lace, Valentine's dress that Mom designed and of course, she had to color co-ordinate.  I met some new friends.....

Radio Personality Mara Davis

(She gave Mom and I a shout-out on her blog and called me "Atlanta's Giggy".)

Adorable Minty the Pom, and her Mom Katie, and Dad Ben

And old friends, Jonnie with her cute Schnauzers Lizzie and Liza

They even had a "Puppy Love" ice sculpture!!