2005 Royal HairsWith the fanfare and anticipation of the carnival season approaching, the Captains and Officers of the krewe will take to the streets to bestow the honors for the prestigious Carnival royalty. The captains of the Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws met recently to make the Royal Proclamations for the 2005 parade on Sunday, February 13th.
 
This year's Celebrity Grand Marshal will be Kriss Fairbairn of WDSU Channel 6 and her 2 year-old Maltese, Rocket. Kriss and Rocket will be escorted by Kriss' husband and son, Johnny and Nicholas Fortunato. Rocket was born in nearby Mississippi but raised with his family in Jefferson Parish. Rocket's favorite things in the world are: his toy duck, teddy bear, and squirrel. He loves long walks in the neighborhood, joining the family for a swim in the pool on his favorite raft, and showing off his tricks for yummy snacks! And, don't let his cute little button nose fool you! He's a fluffy white ball of pure guard dog!
2005 Mardi Paws Queen, H.R.H. Peaches Ashbaugh
 Peaches is a Strawberry Blonde Toy Poodle, and a parade veteran. Now 9 years old, she first paraded in the Krewe of Bocage Mardi Paws Celebration at the age of 8 weeks. Weighing just 1 ½ pounds and carried in a basket, the children wanted to know if “it” had been shrunk. She has continued to parade over the past nine years and was chosen not only for her beauty, but also her brains. She has hand-picked very talented owners, Carolyn and Jesse Ashbaugh, who construct a float for each parade and design and stitch her costumes.
Keeping with the Valentines Day theme, Peaches will be resplendent in a hot pink satin gown, while her float will be constructed with red metallic hearts and iridescent pink fabric.
2005 Mardi Paws King, H.R.H. Dudley Pella
 Dudley has worked his way up the ranks in the extremely secretive Mardi Paws organization. Having been a costume winner from every Mardi Paws he participated in, it was quite apparent he had the making for King one day. An alumnus of the Boxer Rescue of New Orleans, Five-year old Dudley is a locally recognized piscatologist, an accomplished swimmer, and an exuberant participant in frequent games of chase-the-ball. "No danger of this boxer biting off your ear," says his mother, Stephanie Pella. Dudley is an all around "bone ami."
King Dudley’s regal regalia, a tribute to Rex, consists of a tunic-style costume of metallic gold with fringed epaulettes. Gold sequins trim the peplum and shoulders; the ensemble is set off with a jabot of English lace. King Dudley wears a cape of gold lame outlined in golden braid and ermine; it features gold cording appliqués accented with faceted stones. A traditional crown of faceted jewels against a background of gold lame and sequin-encrusted scepter completes his attire. The award-winning canine couture is an original and exclusive design.
Page to His Majesty
 "Harry" Bohm, a rough coated Jack Russell terrier was born March 22, 2003, at Huntington Kennels in Covington. Although Harry didn't graduate at the top of his "Puppy School" class, he was voted most congenial. He lives with "Princess Jasmine" who is also in the coveted court, and they team up with Sarah, an old Golden Retriever. Favorite pastimes are chasing the cats and chewing on sister's Emily and Hilary's toys.
Scepter Bearer to Her Majesty
 Princess Jasmine "Jazzy" Ann Bohm is a 3 year-old Jack Russell terrier hailing from Canton, Georgia. Jazzy's favorite pastime is chewing all the hair off her sister's tail. Jazzy lives with another dog, three cats, two sisters, Emily and Hilary, and has veterinarians, Becky and Skip Bohm, as parents.
2005 Dukes
 Willy Garvey is a tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He was born at River Oak Kennels in Bellville, Texas, on February 27, 2002. Willy lives in Covington and his favorite pastime is attending the Covington Farmers’ Market. He loves the attention he gets especially from the children. Willy is a graduate of both Basic and Advanced Training at Petsmart under the supervision of Catherine Holtzman and has successfully completed the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Test.
 Sammy Garvey is Willy’s new friend and also a tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He was born at Lovejoy Cavalier Kennels in Spring, Texas, on September 24, 2004. Sammy now accompanies Willy to the Covington Farmers’ Market and has adjusted well to all his new surroundings. Sammy has just started his first Puppy Class at Petsmart and is doing quite well with the his commands. Willy has been very instrumental in Sammy’s training. These 2005 dukes will be escorted by their proud parents, Chuck and Cathy Garvey.
 Rusty Noonan is a Blenheim (brown and white) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Rusty was born at River Oak Kennels in Bellville, Texas on April 18, 2002 and he now lives in Abita Springs. Rusty is Willy’s best friend and like Willy, he has been trained at Petsmart and also achieved AKC Good Citizen status. Rusty is the constant and loyal companion of his owner Mary Lou Noonan who is Cathy Garvey’s mother.
2005 Maids
The maids for Her Royal Highness Peaches are all Scotties and sisters; Ellie Rose, Cinnamon and Petra Parsons. Ellie Rose is named after Eleanor Roosevelt who always had a Scottie in the White House; Cinnamon got her name from her wheaten color, and Petra is one of the few remaining 1996 Krewe members still parading. Escorting the girls will be their mom, Marilyn and her sons.
2005 Parade Marshal
 One of the original krewe members, Lil Dixie Darlin' Dobson has the responsibility of riding first in the parade. Since she is the only krewe member with her own personalized golf cart equipped with sirens, Dixie continues to keep her coveted parade position in 2004.
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