Annual Turkey Trot benefits pet society
“And They’re Off!” People and their pets participated in the annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at Parque de Vida Park.
Isabella Sharpensteen, and her dog Miko were “The Grinch and his dog.”
Ned Walker had a Warner Bros. theme with his dogs dressed up as Sylvester, Pepe le Pew, and Wile E. Coyote. Walker plays Foghorn Leghorn.
An older dog gets to participate in the parade too.
Pilgrim Jack Schuenemeyer and his dogs participate in the Turkey Trot every year.
Marcie Ryan and dog Meg dressed up for the Turkey Trot.
Dozens of locals and their dogs dressed up for the 15th annual For Pet’s Sake Humane Society Cortez Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.
“It looks like more than last year,” said Marian Rohman. “The costumes are terrific.”
The event was dedicated as a memorial to Earl Scott, who passed away and was the former president of For Pet’s Sake.
The 1-mile parade of pets and their people at Parque de Vida is a fundraiser for the organization, and brings out local creativity.
Costumes included The Grinch and his Dog, the cartoon cast of Warner Brothers, and a child dressed up as a Dalmatian.
Prizes were awarded for categories including fastest people and pets, best and best-coordinated costumes, best pet trick and most unusual pet to cross the finish line.
