Last month Friends of Hot Springs National Park presented its first Bark in the Park dog costume and pet parade on Arlington Lawn. Our staff at The Springs Magazine promised these illustrious winners a photo op as part of their prize. So, today, in all their glory, (you’ll have to guess which is which) please meet:
Best overall | #51 Daisy, Basset Hound | Rasa Meyers
“I’ll be bark next year,” drooled Daisy.
Best National Park Spirit | #33 Emma, Afghan | William Shepard
“Go! Team, Go,” squealed Emma as she squatted one more time.
Most Patriotic | #26 Tank, Mini Aussie | Addie Chandler
“Glory Barkeluiah,” saluted Tank.
Best Pet-Owner Look Alikes | #52 miss Piggy, Fawn French Bulldog
Carrie Neighbors
“Mini her! Mini her!” squealed miss Piggy.
Best Naked Pet | #30 Elora Daisy, Blue Pocket Bully
Christin May (? Staff dog chewed the paper?)
“Oops! They forgot to do the laundry!” apologized Elora, paws over her chest.
Most Unique | #53 Chucken Nugget, tawny French Bulldog
Chase Neighbors
“U neak up on me, I bite U ankle,” promised Chucken Nugget.
