June 20, 2005

showdog moms and fags

PETS-DC held their “Twelfth Annual ‘Pride of Pets’ Fun Dog Show” at Dupont Circle this past Saturday. Proceeds from the day’s event help support programs that enhance the lives of people with HIV/AIDs and their companion pets. Some of the programs include public health education, veterinary care, in-home pet care (dog-walking, feeding, litter box care, cage/tank cleaning), pet food and supplies, housing advocacy, foster pet care, grooming care, and pet adoption services.

We got to the park early because we wanted good seating and didn’t want to miss any of the gaytivities. We brought Saki with us and decided to enter her in one of the categories. “Best Tail Wagging” was out of the question since her tail was bobbed off soon after birth. “Most Obedient” and “Terrific Pet Trick” involved a certain level of cooperation from Saki that ... well ... doesn’t exist.

Good little faggots that we are, we entered her in the “Most Glamorous” category, for dogs with class and a little bit of attitude. Much to our surprise, our little precious came in second place. “She wuz robbed!” The first place bitch was a boring little foo-foo dog with a little pink bow. How ordinary and pedestrian. Bows do not signify glamour in my books. Where was the bling?

I’ll tell you where the bling was, it was on Saki! The judges must have been hitting the grape juice during heats as they totally missed our spectacular efforts to glam her up. Saki hot pink leather collar and matching leash were intertwined with shiny precious jewels purchased from the children’s department at Target. Saki carried every “It Girl” must have - her very own miniature Chihuahua. If we have one regret, it’s only that we didn’t take the time to Bedazzle her pink mini dress.

Since we’re good sports, we walked out of the ring with our heads held high and out tails wagging (well, we did, Saki couldn’t). Many in audience came over to console us and tell us that Saki was indeed the “Most Glamorous,” but we tried to be regal and not demonstrate our bitterness.

We were very pleased with Saki because she was the perfect lady. She was gentle with children, courteous to strangers, and played well with all the other biotches. So different than our last dog, Lola, who lunged at every dog, nipped at several kids, and sent two adults to the hospital. Good times!

Scariest person we encountered was a woman who asked us if we threw Saki a birthday party. “Of course not, that’s ridiculous.” She then handed us her business card printed with the following: “Pawty Planner.” Oops!

We look forward to next year’s competition and have begun Saki on a program that includes: maintaining her “puppish “figure, straightening and whitening her teeth, and working with “Miss J” to improve her runway walk. No expense will be spared. Next year, she’ll not only
win “Most Glamorous,” she’s trotting away with the “Best In Show Trophy.”

No cam, so unfortunately, no pics of Saki. I did find some pics of the other contestants at Joe Tresh’s site. The cute little Boston Terrier was named Tulip and won in the “Best Puppy” category. I’ll edit this post if I find one posted.


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