b'Dog Day in the ParkLeft to right: Lucy, athree-year-oldMorkie, enjoyed herbike ride throughthe park. Sawyerthe Golden, smilesfor the camera.Maverick and Bendiwith their humansPaula and Michael. Below: Sammie is aone-eyed dog whosehuman said hehelped get herthrough thepandemic.ST. PETERSBURG The second annual Dog Dayin the Park, hosted by DJSoucy GroupCompass St. Pete on April 16. Supporters, ven-dors, friends and family came out to support DJ Soucy and hisfavorite cause: Pet Pal Animal Shelter in St. Petersburg. The event,held at Seminole Park in the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood,raised $968 for the shelter.Photography by Anna CookePets in the Park NightST. PETERSBURG AmericanStages pro-duction of Footloose the Musical at DemensLanding Park in St. Petersburg was a resoundingsuccess with our Pets Night in the Park onApril 17. It was a beautiful evening on thewater as folks and their dogs enjoyed the pre-show festivities. We introduced a couple ofspecial guests from the Dog Training Club ofSt. Petersburg, Paul and Jackson, who performedto the theme song, Footloose, just prior to theLeft to right: Frankie and John are big supporters of Pets in the Park Night. Ladies start of the show.serving up some fine food and drink in front of the stage. Paul and Jackson rehearsingbefore going on stage.Photography by Anna Cooke SPCA Tampa Bay Pet WalkST. PETERSBURGThe crowd that turned out for Aprils SPCA Tampa Bay Pet Walk was a good indication that folks were ready to get outdoorsagain, and party with their dogs. The event, held at St. Petersburgs Straub Park, raised more than $138,000 for the SPCATampa Bay.Left to right: Costume contest winners Daisy and Betty. Ed Montanari and his dog Jet, adopted from the SPCA Tampa Bay. Jiggiethe Frenchie. Mickey, another SPCA Tampa Bay alum. Team Nemo.Photography by Anna Cooke66THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'