Weddings, a Pet Affair

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| Print | By | June 26, 2008 2:16 PM

Yes, I’m revisiting the subject of pets participating in weddings. This is, after all, the month of June when all things romantical happen. I sent out a call for pet wedding experiences and received back a host of neat stories.

While d*gs most often participate in the ceremony itself, cats also play a role. A poster at www.thecatsite.com forums shared with me that her fiancé proposed with the assistance of her cat, Evie.

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He simply attached the engagement ring to the cat’s collar--look close, it’s in the circle. “I’ll always remember who brought me my engagement ring!” she said. Later, the couple’s retired search d*g, a cocker spaniel named Peaches, served as the ring bearer in the wedding.

Another respondent sent me great pictures of their wedding. Tobi-Dawn Yandt and Damon Smith included all their own d*gs, and invited guests to bring their canine friends as well.

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“My Havanese was my best dog, and the others in the crowd sat with different guests and helped give out programs and treats,” says Tobi-Dawne. She’s a dog trainer, writer, and photographer (www.caninecaptures.com). “They’re such a huge part of my life it wouldn’t make sense not to include them on such an important day.”

Enjoy more photos from Tobi-Dawne’s wedding below. Have you included your cats and/or d*gs in wedding plans? What about throwing parties with--or for--your pets? My Magic has a birthday next month and I’ve not yet decided how to celebrate.

He’d be happy with a bowl of people food, and a swim in the pond.

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The Bride and Groom with their Dogs