Dog Rescue Superheros Kellie & Emilie flanked by Marri & Meeko

ARLP attended Gay Pride again this year! And I have to say this is by far my favorite event. We meet so many wonderful people. Maybe it is because more than most groups our GLBT friends understand what it is to be judged, stereotyped, excluded from the protection of laws, marginalized, abused and sadly, hated.

And those who attended who may not be G.L.B or T feel themselves connected to one another in community. All inclusive. Supportive. Rejoicing in the differences that makes the fabric of our society brilliant.

How can you not want to celebrate pride?

It also dawned on me, as I reflected back on the day, that I did not ONCE have to dispel a pittie or rottie myth!! Usually that is par for the course. Hmmmm

I was hangin’ out at the booth with Brit, Mayhem and Madeline while the others went a marchin’.

Volunteer Jerry holding our banner high

Meeko gettin’ the love

Meeko back at the booth and you can see little Mayhem loungin’ in the background

The day was non stop. So many people stopped to chat and get some good ‘ol pittie and ahem, BT (Bull Terrier) luvin’. It was so affirming to hear how many people followed our efforts at the capital this year as we fought the proposed breed specific legislation.

I never ceased to be amazed at how many people are familiar with ARLP. So many people threw out their thank yous as they passed by. My personal fave - “Keep on fightin’ the good fight!”.

And while it really is the dogs that keep so many of us going, hearing those comments of support and admiration for our efforts is the icing on the cake. I felt so, well - proud.

Thank you everyone who stopped by! We so appreciated your kind words, support, donations and purchases! Additionally - those of you who expressed an interest in fostering - I hope to hear from YOU! There’s a hopeful pittie or rottie waiting!

Special thanks to Josh my good friend in from L.A. He helped me watch the little Mayhem man so I could take a little break!

And ARLP volunteers YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! I love working with all of you.

Marri & Booth visitor yesterday

No one can resist a Marri kiss!

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