PAWS TAKE OVER

Paws in the Park event draws a furry crowd

  • Little Red Riding Hood, Claire, and Big Bad Wolf, Mila, took a break and were all smiles during the annual Paws in the Park in downtown Blue Ridge, Saturday, October 19. Heavy rains didn’t dampen spirits for the annual event that included a parade and dock diving dogs.
    Little Red Riding Hood, Claire, and Big Bad Wolf, Mila, took a break and were all smiles during the annual Paws in the Park in downtown Blue Ridge, Saturday, October 19. Heavy rains didn’t dampen spirits for the annual event that included a parade and dock diving dogs.
  • Pets and pet owners filled the streets in downtown Blue Ridge for Paws in the Park, Saturday, October 19. There was a costume contest for pets and different competitions throughout the day.
    Pets and pet owners filled the streets in downtown Blue Ridge for Paws in the Park, Saturday, October 19. There was a costume contest for pets and different competitions throughout the day.
  • Shih Tzu, Charlie, shows off his cowboy costume at Paws in the Park Saturday, October 19.
    Shih Tzu, Charlie, shows off his cowboy costume at Paws in the Park Saturday, October 19.
  • Pet owner and beekeeper, Cooper Clark, walks Rocko the bee through downtown Blue Ridge during Paws in the Park Saturday, October 19.
    Pet owner and beekeeper, Cooper Clark, walks Rocko the bee through downtown Blue Ridge during Paws in the Park Saturday, October 19.
  • Champ, a yellow Lab, tries his luck during the Ultimate Air Dog competition at Paws in the Park in downtown Blue Ridge Saturday, October 19.
    Champ, a yellow Lab, tries his luck during the Ultimate Air Dog competition at Paws in the Park in downtown Blue Ridge Saturday, October 19.
  • Jasper, a King Charles Spaniel, shows off his lobster costume during Paws in the Park, which is sponsored annually by the Humane Society of Blue Ridge.
    Jasper, a King Charles Spaniel, shows off his lobster costume during Paws in the Park, which is sponsored annually by the Humane Society of Blue Ridge.