MORGAN PARK — Elsa the goat and Bandit the cat fit right in Friday beside 14 dogs at the annual Dog Days of Summer pet parade at Smith Village in Morgan Park.
The pet-friendly retirement community at 2320 W. 113th Place has hosted a pet parade since 2007. Some pets performed tricks and others wore costumes, according to Marti Jatis, an executive director at Smith Village.
“Because seniors enjoy spending time with animals and children, we put them all together for a morning of family fun,” Jatis said.
The winners included Zoe and Hope, a pair of Shih Tzus who participated as a team. Archie, a Bearded Collie Terrier and Maya, a Black Labrador, were also awarded baskets containing special treats and toys. Other participating pets received doggy bags.
Smith Village resident Elaine Schmudde enjoys a visit from Zoe, Hope and John Keating of Darien. Keating’s mother, Dolores, resides at Smith Village. Hope, a rescue dog, received her name because she survived being run over by a car. [Photo by Smith Village]
Archie, a bearded collie terrier, shares a friendly moment with Caden Levy, a boy visiting Smith Village with his father, Mark Levy. Archie was one of three winners in the Smith Village pet show competition. The dog is owned by Julie Larsen, daughter of Smith Village resident Grace Larsen. [Photo by Smith Village]
Dylan (left) is a registered therapy dog and regularly visits Smith Village with his owner Julie Roberts of Oak Lawn. Meanwhile, Silas (right) is an energetic eight-month-old Padderdale Terrier. His owner is Meghan Leonard, the director of life enrichment at Smith Village. [Photo by Smith Village]
Elsa is a goat from Nisse Farm in Manteno. She belongs the family of Smith Village resident Grace Larsen. [Photo by Smith Village]
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