Laura Lyon with Stanley and Griff. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

Rosie the Grand Marshal of the Mardi Paws Parade with owner Tim Vance. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

Sherri Felter with Trixie being viewed by judges Bill Burnsed, Marla and Dan Gibson. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

HPR shelter dog Clover being handled by Alyssa Kleimann and viewed by judges Bill Burnsed and Marla and Dan Gibson. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

June Carter with owners Ryan and Are Johnson, being viewed by judges Bill Burnsed, Marla and Dan Gibson. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

Marla and Dan Gibson, Bill Burnsed receiving the 2025 Honored Patron award, Kathy and Jay Fitch. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

Alyssa Kleimann relaxing with shelter dog, Clover. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

Griff, owned by Laura Lyon. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

Sarge owned by Pat Porter. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

Vlad owned by Cliff Sebastian. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

Gloria Lewis and Izzy. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

Rachel Burger with Frankie. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

Heather Armstrong and Daisy Mae. (Photo courtesy Andrew Tenbusch.)

A parade puppy tries to influence judges Marla and Dan Gibson with kisses. (Photo courtesy Michael Wilson.)

From left, Bill Burnsed, Marla Gibson, Darby Short, Dan Gibson and Dennis Short with Mary Frances Short, famous for her Black Dog Weather Report. (Photo courtesy Michael Wilson.)

Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson enjoys a glass of Della’s Lemonade. Della was raising money for Hoofbeats and Pawprints Rescue. (Photo courtesy Michael Wilson.)

From left, Kathy and Jay Fitch with Mayor Dan Gibson as he presents the award for Foster Family of the Year to Andrew and Taryn Tenbusch. (Photo courtesy Michael Wilson.)

Dennis and Darby Short show off their dog, Mary Frances, in the 2025 Hoofbeats and Pawprints Mardi Paws Parade. (Photo courtesy Michael Wilson.)