The Pet Parade 2024

Earnie, Bertie, Brownie, Cookie, and Cream - They are a dynamic piggy patrol. Each has a unique personality. Earnie is the chill girl; Bertie is a sassy one; Brownie is brave and explorative; Cookie is a timid but sweet boy; Cream is never shy to say hi. (Nan Zhang)
Earnie, Bertie, Brownie, Cookie, and Cream - They are a dynamic piggy patrol. Each has a unique personality. Earnie is the chill girl; Bertie is a sassy one; Brownie is brave and explorative; Cookie is a timid but sweet boy; Cream is never shy to say hi. (Nan Zhang)
Daenerys (Daeny) - Daeny loves to learn new things. Her favorite day of the week is Wednesday, where she goes to ADA and spends time with her best buds learning new tricks and commands. (Michele Brothers)
Daenerys (Daeny) - Daeny loves to learn new things. Her favorite day of the week is Wednesday, where she goes to ADA and spends time with her best buds learning new tricks and commands. (Michele Brothers)
Bella - Our sweet shih tzu Bella is 15 years old. She doesn’t let her senior status stop her from begging and barking for food any chance she gets! She tolerates her fur bro Finn, watching Bluey, going for walks, and her naps. She is definitely our spoiled little diva. She LOVES the beach, her happy place. (Susana Peters)
Bella - Our sweet shih tzu Bella is 15 years old. She doesn’t let her senior status stop her from begging and barking for food any chance she gets! She tolerates her fur bro Finn, watching Bluey, going for walks, and her naps. She is definitely our spoiled little diva. She LOVES the beach, her happy place. (Susana Peters)
Prezlee - Named in honor of Elvis Presley because we adopted her from a rescue organization in Tennessee. Her previous owner had surrendered her there because “they just couldn’t do it anymore.” Prezlee is fiercely loyal, loving, smart, and loves to play. (Margo Ankeny)
Prezlee - Named in honor of Elvis Presley because we adopted her from a rescue organization in Tennessee. Her previous owner had surrendered her there because “they just couldn’t do it anymore.” Prezlee is fiercely loyal, loving, smart, and loves to play. (Margo Ankeny)
Moose - Moose just celebrated his third birthday! He’s the sweetest little cuddle bug who loves agility training, exploring outside, doing crazy zoomies all over the house, learning new tricks, and meeting new people. He tilts his head every time anyone talks to him, making him completely irresistible! (Kori Mulholland)
Moose - Moose just celebrated his third birthday! He’s the sweetest little cuddle bug who loves agility training, exploring outside, doing crazy zoomies all over the house, learning new tricks, and meeting new people. He tilts his head every time anyone talks to him, making him completely irresistible! (Kori Mulholland)
Rocky - Rocky is a 4-year-old English bulldog who loves everybody and is always ready for adventure. (Johanna Wilson)
Rocky - Rocky is a 4-year-old English bulldog who loves everybody and is always ready for adventure. (Johanna Wilson)
Bandit - Bandit is a fun-loving husky. He loves to go to the park and hang out with his friends. He is the sweetest boy. (Emily Jache)
Bandit - Bandit is a fun-loving husky. He loves to go to the park and hang out with his friends. He is the sweetest boy. (Emily Jache)
Charlotte - Charlotte is a rescued 3-year-old standard poodle. She is a certified therapy dog. Charlotte loves everyone she meets. She passed her canine good citizen test and her therapy certification with ease. She is the smartest dog with so much love and joy in her heart. She has a fun personality. (Sarah Kosinski)
Charlotte - Charlotte is a rescued 3-year-old standard poodle. She is a certified therapy dog. Charlotte loves everyone she meets. She passed her canine good citizen test and her therapy certification with ease. She is the smartest dog with so much love and joy in her heart. She has a fun personality. (Sarah Kosinski)
Jack - We got him from Wake Animal Shelter, and he has turned out to be a great little dog. We love him sooo much. (Barbara Beals)
Jack - We got him from Wake Animal Shelter, and he has turned out to be a great little dog. We love him sooo much. (Barbara Beals)
Strudel - Our lazy, sweet girl rescued from Pawfect Match. (Suzie Clark)
Strudel - Our lazy, sweet girl rescued from Pawfect Match. (Suzie Clark)
Henrietta (Henry) - Henry kitty turned 17 years young in July of 2024! She is super sweet. She loves to sit on your lap for hours, licking your hand or face for as long as you will let her. She has taken kindly to loving her toddler human brother, (after a few growing pains) and now comes out to eat breakfast together! (Apple Jannotta)
Henrietta (Henry) - Henry kitty turned 17 years young in July of 2024! She is super sweet. She loves to sit on your lap for hours, licking your hand or face for as long as you will let her. She has taken kindly to loving her toddler human brother, (after a few growing pains) and now comes out to eat breakfast together! (Apple Jannotta)
Higgins - The feistiest girl you will ever meet. (Suzie Clark)
Higgins - The feistiest girl you will ever meet. (Suzie Clark)
Clyde and Dutchess - My rescue duo! (Leigh Christopher)
Clyde and Dutchess - My rescue duo! (Leigh Christopher)
Eddie Desma Dog - Eddie Desma Dog is a Fluffy French bulldog and is the happiest puppy ever. He smiles constantly and he literally giggles. He also brings smiles to everyone he meets by flopping on his back for belly rubs. This little potato with legs is the snuggliest love bug who just wants joy in the world. (Karla Tharrington)
Eddie Desma Dog - Eddie Desma Dog is a Fluffy French bulldog and is the happiest puppy ever. He smiles constantly and he literally giggles. He also brings smiles to everyone he meets by flopping on his back for belly rubs. This little potato with legs is the snuggliest love bug who just wants joy in the world. (Karla Tharrington)
Odi - Odi turned 2 years old in August. He is one of our three dogs and loved very much. (Kelly Commiskey)
Odi - Odi turned 2 years old in August. He is one of our three dogs and loved very much. (Kelly Commiskey)
Jake - Jake is a year-old mixed breed. He loves water and playing with his ball. He is just a good boy. (Ashley Everett)
Jake - Jake is a year-old mixed breed. He loves water and playing with his ball. He is just a good boy. (Ashley Everett)
Peaches - Peaches is an energetic 1-year old fox red English Lab. She loves life, meeting new people and other dogs, and learning tricks. She loves traveling with our family, playing with her littermate who lives close by, and recently discovered swimming! Walks and cuddles are her favorite ways to spend a day! (Laura Smith)
Peaches - Peaches is an energetic 1-year old fox red English Lab. She loves life, meeting new people and other dogs, and learning tricks. She loves traveling with our family, playing with her littermate who lives close by, and recently discovered swimming! Walks and cuddles are her favorite ways to spend a day! (Laura Smith)
Ellie - Ellie was adopted 10 years ago. She is a very sweet girl! (Suzie Clark)
Ellie - Ellie was adopted 10 years ago. She is a very sweet girl! (Suzie Clark)
Scout and Penny Lane - Scout joined our family in April 2024, and Penny Lane turned 14 the same month! (Krista King)
Scout and Penny Lane - Scout joined our family in April 2024, and Penny Lane turned 14 the same month! (Krista King)
Milo - Milo has such a huge personality and keeps us very entertained. He is very smart; he can sit on command, solves treat puzzles, and can open cabinets. He loves watching the birds that come to our feeder and will chirp excitedly at them. He is a huge goofball and the biggest cuddle bug you’ve ever met. (Chelsea Pemberton)
Milo - Milo has such a huge personality and keeps us very entertained. He is very smart; he can sit on command, solves treat puzzles, and can open cabinets. He loves watching the birds that come to our feeder and will chirp excitedly at them. He is a huge goofball and the biggest cuddle bug you’ve ever met. (Chelsea Pemberton)
Blaise - Meet Blaise, the spunky dalmatian with a boundless love for adventure. The wag of his tail could power a wind turbine. Blaise brings laughter and light into every moment. He enjoys bounding through the grass, curling up at your feet, and sharing a loving gaze. He is a cherished member of the family. (Angel Hoover)
Blaise - Meet Blaise, the spunky dalmatian with a boundless love for adventure. The wag of his tail could power a wind turbine. Blaise brings laughter and light into every moment. He enjoys bounding through the grass, curling up at your feet, and sharing a loving gaze. He is a cherished member of the family. (Angel Hoover)
Naava and Ramsey - Naava is a 5-year-old ruby King Charles Cavalier. Ramsey is a 10-year-old imperial shih tzu. They are the best of sisters and full of character and cuddles. (Shesha Joshi)
Naava and Ramsey - Naava is a 5-year-old ruby King Charles Cavalier. Ramsey is a 10-year-old imperial shih tzu. They are the best of sisters and full of character and cuddles. (Shesha Joshi)
Kozmo - Kozmo is a Chinese Crested powderpuff mix. We rescued him from a shelter in Indiana, which had previously rescued him from a kill-shelter in Alabama. He’s very smart, loyal, and sweet and loves to retrieve squeaky toys. (Margo Ankeny)
Kozmo - Kozmo is a Chinese Crested powderpuff mix. We rescued him from a shelter in Indiana, which had previously rescued him from a kill-shelter in Alabama. He’s very smart, loyal, and sweet and loves to retrieve squeaky toys. (Margo Ankeny)
Everest - Everest is a Siberian husky, age 7, who was adopted in fall 2023 from Saving Grace. If you don’t have dog hair all over you, you have not owned a husky! Loves to snuggle on the couch and watch MLB. (John Bartle)
Everest - Everest is a Siberian husky, age 7, who was adopted in fall 2023 from Saving Grace. If you don’t have dog hair all over you, you have not owned a husky! Loves to snuggle on the couch and watch MLB. (John Bartle)
Edith Anne Biggie Smalls Fitzgerald - Her friends call her Edie for short. When she is not doing visits in nursing homes as a registered therapy dog, she enjoys long walks on the beach. She is obsessed with squirrels and balls. Edie loves to travel. She once attended a Pom party in NYC with 45 other Poms. (Karinka Parsons)
Edith Anne Biggie Smalls Fitzgerald - Her friends call her Edie for short. When she is not doing visits in nursing homes as a registered therapy dog, she enjoys long walks on the beach. She is obsessed with squirrels and balls. Edie loves to travel. She once attended a Pom party in NYC with 45 other Poms. (Karinka Parsons)
Maggie - Maggie is our fun-loving rescue that we adopted last October. Her likes include snuggling, long walks, chewing anything outside or toy related, and playing with anyone and everyone. She came to us from Peak Lab Rescue, and we knew it was meant to be when we saw her heart on her chest. (Chrystal Rowe)
Maggie - Maggie is our fun-loving rescue that we adopted last October. Her likes include snuggling, long walks, chewing anything outside or toy related, and playing with anyone and everyone. She came to us from Peak Lab Rescue, and we knew it was meant to be when we saw her heart on her chest. (Chrystal Rowe)
Ruby Rose and Emma Grace - Ruby Rose & Emma Grace are fun-loving Southern girls with a flair for fashion! They now run their very own dog fashion brand and are top models for all of their custom creations! (Jennifer Myers)
Ruby Rose and Emma Grace - Ruby Rose & Emma Grace are fun-loving Southern girls with a flair for fashion! They now run their very own dog fashion brand and are top models for all of their custom creations! (Jennifer Myers)
Milo - Milo is a 3-year-old extra fluffy golden retriever. He enjoys long walks, lots of treats, and endless belly rubs. He is full of personality and LOVES to show off in front of the camera. Milo has been known to fall asleep sitting up while being pet, and his favorite game is keep away. (Tracy Smith)
Milo - Milo is a 3-year-old extra fluffy golden retriever. He enjoys long walks, lots of treats, and endless belly rubs. He is full of personality and LOVES to show off in front of the camera. Milo has been known to fall asleep sitting up while being pet, and his favorite game is keep away. (Tracy Smith)
Roxanne - Roxanne is an African grey parrot. She loves chicken wings. She has quite the vocabulary. She is just an awesome bird. (Ashley Everett)
Roxanne - Roxanne is an African grey parrot. She loves chicken wings. She has quite the vocabulary. She is just an awesome bird. (Ashley Everett)
Isa - Isa loved snow (whenever NC actually got it), going on long walks, and especially car rides. She was adopted from the Wake County Animal Shelter around seven years ago. She passed away in April due to complications from degenerative myelopathy. (Avery Boak)
Isa - Isa loved snow (whenever NC actually got it), going on long walks, and especially car rides. She was adopted from the Wake County Animal Shelter around seven years ago. She passed away in April due to complications from degenerative myelopathy. (Avery Boak)
Rambo - Rambo is a mini Bernedoodle full of love and personality! He loves playing with my two boys and taking neighborhood walks. (Alison Kerekes)
Rambo - Rambo is a mini Bernedoodle full of love and personality! He loves playing with my two boys and taking neighborhood walks. (Alison Kerekes)
Ruble - Ruble adores his family after being adopted from Saving Grace out of the “money” litter of pups including Pesos and Lira. Ruble, a Dutch Shepherd mix, quickly took to shepherding his two cat siblings, Pork Chop and Applesauce. Ruble, when his human mom was sick, refused to leave her side. Adopt a rescue. (Tina Miszewski)
Ruble - Ruble adores his family after being adopted from Saving Grace out of the “money” litter of pups including Pesos and Lira. Ruble, a Dutch Shepherd mix, quickly took to shepherding his two cat siblings, Pork Chop and Applesauce. Ruble, when his human mom was sick, refused to leave her side. Adopt a rescue. (Tina Miszewski)
Annie - Annie is a shy yet exuberant kitty. She was born to a feral mother near Seaside, OR. She endured the trip to NC with Scooter, who is now deceased. Now she is the alpha cat. Loves to make biscuits and ask for her dental treats. She loves her some pets — only on her schedule though. (Becky Swora)
Annie - Annie is a shy yet exuberant kitty. She was born to a feral mother near Seaside, OR. She endured the trip to NC with Scooter, who is now deceased. Now she is the alpha cat. Loves to make biscuits and ask for her dental treats. She loves her some pets — only on her schedule though. (Becky Swora)
Stormy - He is such a good boy! He can sit, shake, lay down, play dead, and give a high five. He will be 14 in September. (Suzie Clark)
Stormy - He is such a good boy! He can sit, shake, lay down, play dead, and give a high five. He will be 14 in September. (Suzie Clark)
Tessie - Tessie is the complete golden! Crazy, fun, sweet, relentless, and always hungry! She’s never met a person she doesn’t like and is always willing to jump in your lap to show her affection. (Geoff Swales)
Tessie - Tessie is the complete golden! Crazy, fun, sweet, relentless, and always hungry! She’s never met a person she doesn’t like and is always willing to jump in your lap to show her affection. (Geoff Swales)
Tryxee - We rescued Tryxee from behind a shopping center parking lot. He is very friendly, loving, and sweet. He’s been the talk of the neighborhood because he likes to follow along with us on our walks with the dogs. (Margo Ankeny)
Tryxee - We rescued Tryxee from behind a shopping center parking lot. He is very friendly, loving, and sweet. He’s been the talk of the neighborhood because he likes to follow along with us on our walks with the dogs. (Margo Ankeny)
Quigley and Auggie - Quigley is an 11-year-old dalmatian. Quite contrary to the dalmatian stereotype, he is the sweetest, most intuitive pup I have ever known. Auggie is a dalmadoodle that is 9 months old. When we located him at a puppy mill in Georgia, he was emaciated. Now he is nearly twice the size of Quigley! (Nadia Villanueva)
Quigley and Auggie - Quigley is an 11-year-old dalmatian. Quite contrary to the dalmatian stereotype, he is the sweetest, most intuitive pup I have ever known. Auggie is a dalmadoodle that is 9 months old. When we located him at a puppy mill in Georgia, he was emaciated. Now he is nearly twice the size of Quigley! (Nadia Villanueva)
Miss Lucie - Hello! My name is Miss Lucie, and I am the best doggie my mommy has ever had. I am smart, loyal, and a real Cutie-Wootie-Patooty, if you know what I mean. I am a star, at least in my mommy’s eyes, and would love to see my picture in your magazine. Y’all have a great day now! Love, Miss Lucie (Linda Dale Edwards)
Miss Lucie - Hello! My name is Miss Lucie, and I am the best doggie my mommy has ever had. I am smart, loyal, and a real Cutie-Wootie-Patooty, if you know what I mean. I am a star, at least in my mommy’s eyes, and would love to see my picture in your magazine. Y’all have a great day now! Love, Miss Lucie (Linda Dale Edwards)
S’mores - My pet rabbit S’mores is a Rex rabbit mix. She loves to free roam on our back deck and smell everything she sees. She also loves to lay out and listen to all the different noises like the birds. S’mores is very fluffy and loves attention from people. She is a very curious and cuddly rabbit. (Riley Cologgi)
S’mores - My pet rabbit S’mores is a Rex rabbit mix. She loves to free roam on our back deck and smell everything she sees. She also loves to lay out and listen to all the different noises like the birds. S’mores is very fluffy and loves attention from people. She is a very curious and cuddly rabbit. (Riley Cologgi)
Veeza - Veeza is a 5-year-old rambunctious fellow whose passion for hiking in the woods is his top priority. Sandy Pines Nature Preserve is his favorite spot, and most regulars know him by his piercing howl throughout the park. When not hiking, he’s enjoying naps on the deck or playing with the grandkids. (Andrew Patrick Hare)
Veeza - Veeza is a 5-year-old rambunctious fellow whose passion for hiking in the woods is his top priority. Sandy Pines Nature Preserve is his favorite spot, and most regulars know him by his piercing howl throughout the park. When not hiking, he’s enjoying naps on the deck or playing with the grandkids. (Andrew Patrick Hare)
Aria - Aria is a petite cat. She weighs just 6 pounds, but she has never met a treat that she didn’t like. She loves to look at you and talk to you. Like most cats, she’s very fastidious with her grooming. (Margo Ankeny)
Aria - Aria is a petite cat. She weighs just 6 pounds, but she has never met a treat that she didn’t like. She loves to look at you and talk to you. Like most cats, she’s very fastidious with her grooming. (Margo Ankeny)
Skibbles - Skibbles is 9 years young, a pure-bred Pomeranian. He’s very sweet, loveable, and friendly. He loves all people. Skibbles doesn’t like to be away from his mommy and daddy at all. Skibbles may be 9 years young, but he still has his spunk and loves to play. (Colette Smith)
Skibbles - Skibbles is 9 years young, a pure-bred Pomeranian. He’s very sweet, loveable, and friendly. He loves all people. Skibbles doesn’t like to be away from his mommy and daddy at all. Skibbles may be 9 years young, but he still has his spunk and loves to play. (Colette Smith)
Thor - Thor is everyone’s best friend. Neighbors in a 1-mile radius know and love our 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Thor. We even throw him a birthday party every year and invite the neighbors AND their dogs! (Sarah Marco)
Thor - Thor is everyone’s best friend. Neighbors in a 1-mile radius know and love our 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Thor. We even throw him a birthday party every year and invite the neighbors AND their dogs! (Sarah Marco)
Sinnamon - My 13-year-old fur baby still thinks she is a puppy! She used to have a black mask face, and all that remains is her gorgeous “eyeliner.” Her favorite things to do are playing with people, hiking, and eating, of course. (Daisy Buitrago)
Sinnamon - My 13-year-old fur baby still thinks she is a puppy! She used to have a black mask face, and all that remains is her gorgeous “eyeliner.” Her favorite things to do are playing with people, hiking, and eating, of course. (Daisy Buitrago)
Loki - We adopted our Newfoundland dog, Loki, 4 months ago, and he has been a joy to have in our lives. He loves to have staring contests with you, gets the zoomies in the evening, lives to eat, and loves humans so much. He is a big, fluffy bear and the sweetest boy. (Vanessa Spadoni)
Loki - We adopted our Newfoundland dog, Loki, 4 months ago, and he has been a joy to have in our lives. He loves to have staring contests with you, gets the zoomies in the evening, lives to eat, and loves humans so much. He is a big, fluffy bear and the sweetest boy. (Vanessa Spadoni)
Oscar - Oscar is a 1-year-old Goldendoodle full of energy. We say he is part goat since he eats sticks, pinecones, bugs, and sometimes his favorite toys. Our vet has said he has dietary indiscretion. He loves cuddles, belly rubs, and doesn’t understand personal space. We love his zoomies — ears flying! (Amy Brothers)
Oscar - Oscar is a 1-year-old Goldendoodle full of energy. We say he is part goat since he eats sticks, pinecones, bugs, and sometimes his favorite toys. Our vet has said he has dietary indiscretion. He loves cuddles, belly rubs, and doesn’t understand personal space. We love his zoomies — ears flying! (Amy Brothers)

We at Wake Living love our pets, and from all the amazing photos we received for this year’s Pet Parade, we can tell you do, too! Thank you to all of our readers for taking the time to go online and submit your furry family members. Pets are so special, and we loved shining a light on each and every one of them!

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