The 14th annual High Bridge Pooch Parade, sponsored by the High
Bridge Cultural & Heritage Committee, drew 33 dogs entered with
winners from High Bridge, Annandale, Califon, Whitehouse Station,
Stanton and even as far away as Marshall's Creek PA. We thank all participants for coming out despite it being a rather miserable,
rainy day.
Bridge Cultural & Heritage Committee, drew 33 dogs entered with
winners from High Bridge, Annandale, Califon, Whitehouse Station,
Stanton and even as far away as Marshall's Creek PA. We thank all participants for coming out despite it being a rather miserable,
rainy day.
This year's winners were:
- Best Small Dog: Avery, a Yorkie as a Hockey Player
- Best Medium Dog: Lady, a Brittany Spaniel as a Beach Volleyball Player
- Best Large Dog: Casey Jones, a Golden Retriever as a Golfer
- Most Creative Costume: Teddy B, a Japanese Chin, as Tiger Woods
- Silliest Costume: Lucy, a Schnoodle, as Dog Ball Canine
- Best Team Costume: Vegas, a Golden Retriever Mix, as a Race Car Drive
- Rookie of the Year (3rd Place): Minnie, a Corgie, as an Iditarod Racer
- All Star (2nd Place): Java, a Yorkie, as a Sumo Champion
- MVP - Child: Weston, a Bichon Frise, as Michael Yelps, Olympic Swimmer
- MVP Adult: Josette, a Shih-Tzu, as Michele Smith, 2 Time Olympic Softball Gold Medalist.
"We wish to thank the following sponsors for their generous donations: Custom Alloy of High Bridge, Shop Rite of Clinton, Fur Majesty in Clinton, Four Paws Playground in Bloomsbury, Country Pet Specialties in Lebanon, Pets, Pets, Pets in Califon, The Dog House in Pottersville, High Bridge Stone Company, Glassman High Voltage of High Bridge, Rita’s Italian Ice of Clinton, Global Ag in Clinton.
We would also like to thank the following vendors for participating in this years event: Therapy Dogs International, Rogers' Rescue, Four Paws Playground, Canine Soldiers and Wagn' Tails Dog Collars.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers which included members of the High Bridge Cultural & Heritage Committee, High Bridge Girl Scouts, High Bridge Police Department, the Parade Judges, Ralph Blakeslee for doing such a great job as our MC and Curt and Carla Nowell for the photography.
Next year's theme is Dogs in the Workplace, so start planning now! Blue collar, White Collar, anything goes!
We would also like to thank the following vendors for participating in this years event: Therapy Dogs International, Rogers' Rescue, Four Paws Playground, Canine Soldiers and Wagn' Tails Dog Collars.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers which included members of the High Bridge Cultural & Heritage Committee, High Bridge Girl Scouts, High Bridge Police Department, the Parade Judges, Ralph Blakeslee for doing such a great job as our MC and Curt and Carla Nowell for the photography.
Next year's theme is Dogs in the Workplace, so start planning now! Blue collar, White Collar, anything goes!
