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Royal Raffle

The Royal Raffle will take place on February 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Petco on Youree Drive in Shreveport. Pre-register your pet, grab t-shirts, and stuff the ballot box. Additional chances for the Royal Raffle are $1 each. All pre-registered pets get one chance with paid registration.

Krewe of Barkus & Meoux 2012 Pet Parade
image spacer formatPeace, Love & Paws Mardi Gras Pet Parade will be held February 12, 2012 at Riverview Park at 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy. in Shreveport. Don't miss this chance for festive pets to celebrate Mardi Gras. Activities start at 1:30 p.m. Parade walks at 3:00 p.m.

Pre-register your pets before February 10th and receive a discounted price of $15 for the first pet and $10 for each additional pet. Registration the day of the parade is $20 for first pet and $10 for each additional pet.

There will be prizes for the best dressed, best float, and pet/owner look-a-like will be given. Our royal court of pets will be presented at 2:30 p.m.

Lots of fun and games for the family.

Peace, Love 
						& Paws
Thanks to Jaime Townsend for our great t-shirt design!

See the parade pictures from 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. View Parade themes from the past.

Mardi Gras Jazz Brunch

Captain Ginger Paul of the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux by Royal Decree of King Preston & Deb Friedley request the honor of your presence at our fabulous Mardi Gras Jazz Brunch
image spacer format held When: Sunday, January 29, 2012
image spacer format Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
image spacer format Where: El Dorado Casino Ball Room, Shreveport
image spacer format Tickets: $45 Advance / $55 at Door

Cocktail Attire. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Tableau begins at 12:30 p.m. Buffet with Complimentary Champagne Mimosas.

Music by: Bossier Parish Community College Jazz Ensemble

Silent Auction

Captain's Challenge
2009 Captain, Dr. Pamala Coker, has issued a challenge to our community to participate in Trap-Neuter-Return of feral cats as advocated by Alley Cat Allies.

Meet Speedy
image spacer formatThe Animal Krewe is happy to introduce Speedy, one of the residents at Yogie and Friends. We are feeding this little guy for the year.

Speedy Gonzales at Yogie and Friends

A Tree For Barbara
image spacer formatSunday, February 4, 2007
image spacer formatA. C. Steere Park, south side

image spacer formatThe Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Honored Founder Barbara Ruane. Click for more.

Dedication for Barbara

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The Krewe of Barkus & Meoux, Inc. is an affiliate with CatClaws.com. When shoppers enter the Cat Claws store through this special link and complete a purchase all the way to the "Submit Order" button, the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux receives a 5% commission from the purchase.

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