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Mutts strut their stuff at annual day for dogs in Everett

Published 1:30 am Friday, August 17, 2018

By Herald Staff

Mutts strut their stuff at annual day for dogs in Everett
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Mutts strut their stuff at annual day for dogs in Everett
Three dogs get a ride from their owner to the annual Mutt Strut celebration of all things canine, held Aug. 11 at Langus Riverfront Park in Everett. (Contributed photo)
Old Dog Haven founders Judith and Lee Piper — along with many of their rescued senior dogs — served as the grand marshals of a senior pet parade at the annual Mutt Strut, held Aug. 11 at Langus Riverfront Park in Everett. (Contributed photo)
Fritz, a dachshund, was one of the senior dogs adopted at the Mutt Strut event, held Aug. 11 at Langus Riverfront Park in Everett. (Contributed photo)
Noodle made a celebrity appearance at Mutt Strut, held Aug. 11 at Langus RIverfront Park in Everett. The dog uses a special cart to help with mobility issues in her hind legs. She earned Internet fame in 2017 when she was dropped off as a puppy at Everett Animal Shelter and given her first set of wheels. (Contributed photo)

The annual Mutt Strut was held Aug. 11 at Langus Riverfront Park next to the Everett Animal Shelter. The new location and longer hours gave extra space for dogs and their owners to enjoy a day of contests, speakers, services, walks and adoptions. More than 1,800 people attended.

Panting dogs and people alike appreciated the cooler temperatures that day, and downpours held off until the last half-hour, noted Maryke Burgess, recreation supervisor for Everett Parks and Community Services. This year’s event honored senior dogs, with adoption specials, a parade and senior pet “lounge.”

There also was a special guest appearance by Noodle, whose wheeled cart has grown with her since she experienced Internet stardom as a puppy left at the shelter.

Event sponsors were McClain Insurance Services, Diamond Veterinary Hospital, Pilchuck Animal Hospital, Housing Hope and Total Rentals.

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