One of the super cool things about living in Portland is its diversity and tolerance. There's even a bumper sticker that says "Keep Portland Weird." I mean, where else can a Boxer sit in a cafe with her laptop and take advantage of free WiFi to update her blog? Or join her Mom & Dad for a gourmet breakfast at the dog-friendly Tin Shed Cafe (which even has its own dog menu)? So it's no surprise that Portland has one of the biggest Pride festivals in the country. But this year, things got even better...they held a Pride Pet Parade! I wasn't an official contestant but that didn't stop Mom, Dad and me from heading down to the waterfront to catch the action. There were some really adorable participants and plenty of fun giveaways. The grand prize went to a stylish Weimaraner wearing a pink poodle skirt. But, off the record, I think I could've been a contender. Perhaps it was the pink feather boa around my neck or my self-confident swagger, but I got lots and lots - and I mean LOTS - of attention. It was a ton of fun and I'm going to start working on my costume for next year.
Go Pride! xoxo - Bella