PETS UNLEASHED THEIR INNER PARTY ANIMAL AT THE 18th ANNUAL BEGGIN’® PET PARADE

ST. LOUIS, March 7, 2011 -- Thousands of eager sniffers discovered millions of exciting smells at the 18th annual Beggin’ Pet Parade  on Sunday, Feb. 27.  As one of the world’s premiere pet events, the Beggin’® Pet Parade attracted more than 8,000 pets and 80,000 people looking for a tail-wagging good time. Pets unleashed their inner party animal with fun games, including “Thick Cut Bead Toss” and a photo booth. Best of all, the 2011 Beggin’® Pet Parade helped to raise funds for the homeless pets at the Open Door Animal Sanctuary. More than $12,000 was