Pets Parade Through Candler Park

On Saturday, April 12, The Atlanta Humane Society held its annual pet parade in Candler Park. Of course, we couldn't bear to miss bonding with our furry friends. Plus, Phoebe, our mascot, demanded we take her! As we sat in our booth watching countless pets and people walk by, we were not only amazed by the turnout despite the weather, but felt truly thankful to be part of a neighborhood where so many great events and people converge.

The Pet Parade raised over $238,000 for the Atlanta Humane Society. Our local humane society has to be one of the best in the country and we encourage you to check out the myraid of events and programs they make available. Check them out at http://www.atlantahumane.org/

The Intercontinental Hotel Group and Hotel Indigo took the event by storm when they won first and second place, respectively for fundraising. Be sure to check out the photos on our web album.

In addition to the work of the humane society, we had an opportunity to learn about all sorts of other friends of animals in the area. Some of the folks we had an opportunity to talk with were Adopt A Golden Atlanta ( http://www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com/ ) and Riley's Fund ( http://www.rileysfund.org/ )

Also in attendance and preparing us for next weekend's phenomenal event in CP was Sweetwater Brewery. Don't forget the 420 Sweetwater Fest on April 19 and 20. http://www.pemi.net/420fest/


And last, but never least, we were wowed by the talents and eccentricities of The Feed and Seed Marching Abominables. We'd heard of this group, but never seen them perform. What a treat they are for pets and people alike. What wow factor! What fun!! http://www.seedandfeed.org/

You can check out photos from all of this and more on our web album at the link below.

See you in Candler Park!

Janea and Samantha

The link to Pet Parade Photos:

http://picasaweb.google.com/TheMercAtl/PetsParadeThroughCandlerPark02