Calling all four-legged friends and their companions, it's time for the ninth annual Pooch Parade on

Sun., July 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the San Buenaventura State Beach Park. Coldwell Banker agent Toni Hanson will be attending again this year with her two Jack Russells, Dollie and Baley, and Skipper the Skipperkee.

Toni worked with the Genesis Awards founder, actress and vice president of the Hollywood Human Society, Gretchen Wyler. Together, along with the help of many others, a community animal rescue evacuation plan was launched in June (see www.evacmypet.com).

There will be a pet expo, silent auction, awards, contests and demos plus live entertainment and celebrity judges.

Bring your master and a couple of friends. Walk with Toni and celebrities like Gretchen Wyler to help celebrate. To sponsor Toni and her

three friends, call her at (805) 230-3319, or visit her Westlake Village Prom

enade Office at 650 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village.