Emmy, 13, left, and Hannah Whitney, 10, both of Quechee, Vt., greet dogs as they march by during Puppies and Pooches On Parade on the green in Woodstock, Vt., on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Chris Whitney said she brought her granddaughters to the event because they love dogs, especially Hannah who has said she wants to be a dog trainer. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Alex Driehaus

Tess Malloy, of Plymouth, Vt., dresses to match her neighbor’s 8-year-old labradoodle Lucy during Puppies and Pooches On Parade on the green in Woodstock, Vt., on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Hot dogs were also available at the event’s concession stand. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Alex Driehaus

Maddie, an 11-year-old standard poodle from Dover, Del., wears a pink tie for the occasion during Puppies and Pooches On Parade on the green in Woodstock, Vt., on Saturday, August 26, 2023. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Alex Driehaus

Katie Stiffler, of New York City, carries her 7-month-old golden retriever Chuck during Puppies and Pooches On Parade on the green in Woodstock, Vt., on Saturday, August 26, 2023. “He’s never met a stranger,” Stiffler said of her very friendly dog. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Alex Driehaus