Dogs on Parade in Downtown Hillsboro on July 24

For Immediate Release: Monday, July 16, 2018

Dogs on Parade, an annual community event hosted by the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter, takes place July 24 during the Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market at the Hillsboro Civic Center plaza. Kim Maus with KPTV Fox 12 will serve as the emcee.

Schedule of events:

5:30 p.m. — Entertainment, including a demonstration by Mt. Wave K9 Search & Rescue and a canine musical freestyle performance from Dogs Gone Dancing.

7 p.m. — Dogs on Parade, a short walk through the market. Great fun to watch for those without a dog to parade with.

7:30 p.m. — Contests include Best Trick, Best Costume, Dog / Owner Look Alike, Biggest Dog and Littlest Dog (over one year). Pet-themed prizes from Frontier Veterinary Hospital, Pup-A-Razzi, Hot Diggity Pet Sitting and more.

Pre-registration is not necessary. Participants can stop by the shelter’s table starting at 5 p.m.

There is a suggested $5 donation per dog, which will go directly toward helping animals at the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter. “Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds,” says Animal Behavior and Outreach Coordinator Jen Keene. “This is a community event, and all are welcome!”

For more information, call Washington County Animal Services at 503-846-7041.

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