b'2nd Annual Paws on ParadeHome for the Holidays was the overall theme during the Paws on Parade event, December 17 in Downtown Clearwater. Co-hostedby Humane Society of Pinellas, Tiny Paws Small Dog Daycare, and the Clearwater Downtown Development Board, hundredsof dogs and their humans joined in the festivities, which included a Pet Costume Contest. Rescue groups participated, bringing their adopt-ables, including Mutts & More Rescue, Newfoundland Club of Florida, and Gulf Coast Greyhound Adoption in an effort to find them ahomefor the holidays. Remember: fostering saves lives. Become a foster volunteer for a rescue group.www.PawsOnParadeParty.comPok Christmas PAWtyThe Pok Company hosted a toy drive for the families at theRonald McDonald Tampa House. Santa arrived at the WinterWonderland setup for photo ops in the Grand CentralCourtyard of Tampas Channelside District. We handed outour goody bags that included a coupon fromWoof Creek DogWellness and a free drink fromKahwa Coffee.The Pok Company has two Tampa Bay area locations:Tampa, 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd.The Shoppes at Tarpon Springs, 40909 US Hwy 19 N.Piggy and his humans. Bailey, Anna &Santa with Remington. Christina & Trey of Bay Paws Ybor City Charlie, an Olde English Sheepdog.with Bentley Noodles.82THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'