“I love animals. There’s no doubt I would have a zoo,” Lisa Bridges said. “After my last dog, I waited 10 years for another one. Murphy didn’t like little yippy dogs, but I wanted a small dog – not too little and not too big. Every once in a while I’d ask [Murphy], but the answer was always ‘no.

Best in Sheaux: Robinson’s Rescue hosted their annual fundraiser March 12, Best in Sheaux, at RiverView Hall in downtown Shreveport. Guests enjoyed signature Pink Poodle martinis, first-class cuisine from Southern Fork Catering, and a Westminster-style dog show, which is the only competitive runway dog show in Northwest Louisiana. There was also a large selection of great silent auction gifts and four custom-built dog houses were sold during a live auction.

“Best in Sheaux brings together the best of the best – 15 worldclass dogs competing for the title of Best in Sheaux and a spot in our annual Robinson’s Rescue calendar, first-class cuisine and priceless auction items,” Dr. Andrea Everson, president and medical director of Robinson’s Rescue, said.

“I love it. It’s really important to me because my dog loves to run so she gets the exercise she needs in a safe environment,” Stacee Alario, a resident of The Boulders, said. “Plus, she loves other dogs so it’s nice to give her that canine companionship without the extra expense and inconvenience of doggie daycare.

The annual event will be 6:30 to 10 p.m. March 7 at RiverView Hall in Shreveport. All proceeds from the event go toward continuing Robinson’s Rescue’s mission of reducing the overpopulation and euthanasia of cat and dogs in our area through low-cost spay and neuter services.