10/24/2026
🇺🇸🐾 What an incredible day at the 2026 March of Dogs!
Today we came together to celebrate two kinds of freedom: the freedom protected by the brave men and women of our military, and the freedom that comes when a shelter dog finds a loving home.
A huge thank you to our Grand Marshal, Neal Certain, for helping make this event special, and for honoring the spirit of service, sacrifice, and community.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to our costume contest judges, Richard Pierce, Lloyd Inlow, Jayme Patton, and Ben Davis. Thank you for taking on the tough job of choosing among so many creative entries!
🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Costume Contest Winners:
🥇 1st Place: Elaine & Blossom�"A Mouse in a Trap"
🥈 2nd Place: Stacie & Cooper�"Krypto & Supergirl"
🥉 3rd Place: Nicki with Jasmine & Winston�"Red Devils & Blue Angels Flying Team"
From patriotic tributes to hilarious costumes, every participant helped make today memorable. Most importantly, every dog who marched today helps tell the story of what HAA is all about: giving homeless dogs a second chance and a path to freedom through adoption.
Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, cheered from the sidelines, and supported our mission. Together, we're honoring those who protect our freedom while helping shelter dogs find freedom of their own.
Want to help create more freedom stories? Become an HAA volunteer and help us change lives, one dog at a time.
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