b'California May Have Coachella,But Florida Has PoochellaMELBOURNEThe pet and family festival, whichbenefitted Touch of Grey Rescue,was held at Wickham Park inMelbourne on April 16, 2022, andwas attended by more than 2,000people and their four legged friends.The schedule of events included aSwift Paws Lure Course, K9 patroland Bloodhound demonstrations,and a silent auction. Beat theBucket with Brevard County SheriffIvey, and the dunk tank with MayorAlfrey and Fire Chief Voltaire werebig hits. There was live music plusvendors selling one of a kind items.Poochella 2022 was such a huge success that next years festival is already inthe works. Be sure to mark your calendar for April 1, 2023 for the secondannual Poochella, you definitely wont want to miss this event.For more info: www.touchofgreyrescue.comTop left, counter clockwise: Avon is a three-year-old special-needs Pomeranian. K9 Chaseand his handler Broward County Field Training Officer Carrie Pyne. Kilala, a two-year-old Standard Poodle.Rover reporting and photography by Denise Cashin.Pet In The ParkCOCOAVILLAGENational Pet Week at Cocoa Village River Park in Cocoa It was a memorable celebration to honor pets. To learnwas the place to celebrate. Pets in the Park was held on May more about St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care and the1, 2022, and was hosted by St. Francis Reflections Lifestage programs they offer, visit www.ReflectionsLSC.org.Care, an organization that offers many services, including aPet Pledge Program.The fun filled day offered something Above, left to right: Leroy, 15 and Drucilla, 13 on their date. Brady,for everyone including a lure course provided by The a seven-month-old Boykin Spaniel, receives a blessing by St. FrancisBrevard Humane Society, pet photography, a blessing of Chaplain Ann Taylor Owen. Happy, a five-year-old Chi, enjoys thethe animals booth, and plenty of vendors.day.Rover reporting and photography by Denise Cashin.www.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER 67'