One of my favorite Mardi Gras collages What is the Krewe of Barkus ? It's the only canine Mardi Gras krewe (and parade) in  New Orleans! It is also a non-profit organizaton that raises funds every year to benefit local animal shelters and national humane socie ties. It's motto is "Human e Treatment for All of God's Creatures."   According to the Hall of Festivities Mardi Gras , the Barkus Krewe: "... was created in November of 1992 at a meeting of the Margaret Orr Fan Club (Margaret Orr being a WDSU-TV Weather Anchor). Its membership limited to canines, the Krewe of Barkus is headquartered in the vicinity of the "Flea Market" and includes such rules as: "Cats, while welcome, will not be provided security." The first official Krewe of Barkus meeting was held in Janaury 1993, when the first King and Queen Barkus were chosen. The event is always open to the public. Here's a look back at the beautiful adoptable and ...

And just what is the Krewe of Barkus ? According to the Hall of Festivities Mardi Gras , the Barkus Krewe: "... was created in November of 1992 at a meeting of the Margaret Orr Fan Club (Margaret Orr being a WDSU-TV Weather Anchor). Its membership limited to canines, the Krewe of Barkus is headquartered in the vicinity of the "Flea Market" and includes such rules as: "Cats, while welcome, will not be provided security."  Photo courtesy of Lillian Malm The first official Krewe meeting was held in January of 1993, when the members elected "Jo Jo McWood" as Queen Barkus I. "Jager Freeman" was selected as King Barkus I. This annual French Quarter event...the only Mardi Gras Parade and Krewe for and by dogs...is open to the public. A non-profit organization, it raises funds every year to benefit local animal shelters and national humane societies. It's motto is: "Humane Treatment for All of God...

Laissez les bon temps rouler!  Let the good times roll!      Mardi Gras is here! And it's the perfect time to think about dressing up, food, fun , and watching the  Mystic Krewe of Barkus  "Tails & Tiaras: Here Comes Honey Bow Wow" parade! First, we'd like to off er our congratulat ory woos the Krewe of Barkus' King of Barkus XXI - "Jacques Miller Wallis," a Vizslas, and the Queen of Barkus XXI - "Hattie," a Great Dane. You can read all about this duo on the Mystic Krewe of Barkus website! Of course, here at the FiveSibes household, in honor of the Krewe of Barkus parade, we dub our " Nanuk 'Harley' Mari" as the Queen, and her true love, "'Gibson' Les Paul of Mys tic Mountain" the King!  Three woos for the King and Queen of the Krewe of FiveSibes! Here's our royal couple, from last year's photoshoot, getting ready for a celebratory pooch smooch!   And speaki...