Programs are being worked out for the quarterly Puppy Parade in Utica for the month of April, which will mark the start of National Prevention of Cruelty of Wildlife.
Lots of costumed cats are expected to take part in the march, which will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, April 27 beginning at Grant Park and finishing at Pioneer Park.
Following a group of violent incidents involving creatures in recent years, including the terrible stabbing death of a puppy named Sterling by his owner in Grant Park, the festival was launched by city officers.
The family-friendly Puppy Parade’s president in Utica, Gus Calandrino, said the goal of the event is to raise awareness of animal security.
“The Utica Puppy Parade continues to grow each time”, he said. “I’m glad that this function brings attention to the prevention of cruelty to animals. The Utica Puppy Parade brings up so many significant organizations that are supporting this reason.”
More than 20 animal rights companies, Pops Sweets on the Streets foods trailer, and a lot of silly dogs sniffing around and doing crazy things will be featured at the event, according to organizers.
The festival moves from the Utica Fire and Police department’s cars to an escort that takes place at Grant Park. The event concludes at Pioneer Park, where visitors can check out the tents for recovery and vendors. There will be comments from a number of pet shelter advocates.
Utica has welcomed a “special host” dog in previous rallies.
Fritz, a five-month-old save Rottweiler puppy, was given life-saving care by the Michigan Anti-Culty Society Vet Clinic this year. The doctor will be receiving a $1, 000 award for caring for Fritz thanks to the assistance of the Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Michelle Laskowski, develop user of the dog, said he was in a garden a day or two old, where he had been “mishandled” by two young children. Fritz was bleeding from his remaining attention and proper ears when he was brought to the Michigan Anti-Cultural Society.
Through her attention, drink feeding, and round-the-clock monitoring, a veterinary doctor manager, according to Laskowski, helped her get back to health. Fritz took her to the center while the boss was at function, where she assisted in the care of the young dog.
“Fritz’s knowledge and lively nature, coupled with his endearing large legs, make him a nice companion”, Laskowski said.
Fritz had to have more surgeries earlier this year for the treatment of the remaining cells from his eye, closing of the damaged eye, modification of physical scarring, removal of excess toes and dewclaws from his hind feet, and neutering.
Laskowski said the surgeries went well and Fritz’s condition is improving.
Grant Park is located at 8243 Hahn Street, which is north of Hall Road ( M- 59 ) and east of Van Dyke Avenue.