Sunday’s eighth annual Pet Parade and Chili...

Sunday’s eighth annual Pet Parade and Chili Cook Off was the most

successful yet. Event chair Rick Gold said the event grossed more

than $15,000 with all proceeds going to the Pacific Marine Mammal

Center, Blue Bell Cat Foundation and the Laguna Animal Shelter.

The winners included first place and a runner-up in each category.

“Most Handsome Male” first-place winner was Toby, owned by Kasey

Konkel; runner-up was Columbus, owned by Alison Rosenbaum. “Prettiest

Female” winner was Sasha and owner Margie Tompkine; runner-up was

Luna, owned by Devyn Powers. “Most Talented” went to Riley, owned by

Kasey Konkel, and Buddy came in second, owner Tony Brindly. “Cutest

Pet Baby” was won by Harley Girl, owned by Hannah, and Yoda got

second, owners Brendan and Becky Kertin. “Best Costume” was won by

Maggie, owner Dina Marcus, and Tipper was runner-up, owned by Mona

Roberts.