The Office of Off-Campus Living & Commuting Student Services' fifth annual Pet Parade

Hofstra off-campus and commuting students showed their pet PRIDE this weekend at the Office of Off-Campus Living & Commuting Student Services's fifth annual Pet Parade. People on their way to the Dutch Festival stuck around to see how Hofstra pets could strut their stuff! This year's pet parade featured five dogs and one cat. Off-campus students and commuting students alike registered their furry friends to show off their best tricks. All participants recieved gift bags filled with delicious goodies and toys for the pets to enjoy!

The two best in show were: 

Timber, the amazing Belgian Tervuren, who showed off how well he listened to his owner Caprianna, a first year commuting student, when he gave her a hug! 

Casey, the fantastic Rhodesian Ridgeback/Beagle Mix showed how well trained he was when he listened to owner Nick, a second year commuting student, when he stayed put! 

The honorable mentions were: 

The beautiful black lab Boston, won sweetest pet when he gave the judges his big brown puppy-eyes!

The adorable Shepherd/ Husky/ Lab Rocky sat pretty for the judges, and showed off how well he sat.

The stunning Siberian Husky Sasha mesmerized the judges with his deep blue eyes and lovely flowing coat. 

The only feline entered was Mystee, a gorgeous 8-month-old Domestic Gray-haired Rag doll cat  whose favorite toy is a super spiny ball extreme 3000 and was led on a pink leash.

The Office of Off-Campus Living & Commuting Student Services was thrilled to host this event, and hopes to see these furry friends again next year at the sixth annual Pet Parade! 

Cristina Pappadake-Gomez

Graduate Assisant

Office of Off-Campus Living & Commuting Student Services