This dog was being led along the route as part of the Bay Area Independent Schools contingent. A bare patch on its flank suggested earlier surgery.

A group of kids marching with the Civicorps Schools carried a fake dog through the parade. Clearly less efficient than using a real dog that would have carried its own weight.

A dalmatian with a missing hind leg was walked as part of Civicorps Schools contingent.

One of the large dogs with the San Francisco Police Department licked its chops.

John Hemm and Steve Weir were married in 2008 and rode by in a convertible. This dog followed and we presume the dog belong to the married couple in the car.

This dog appeared relaxed and slow moving, but actually was striding forward at a good clip.

One of the pit bulls from Bad Rap was dressed in a leather outfit that day.

Another pair of the pit bulls from Bad Rap were dressed much fancier by wearing floral arrangements.

The folks from MUTTVILLE for adoption. This elderly dog was carried in a kid's stroller for the parade.

The supporters of Supervisor Scott Wiener were all dressed in orange for the parade. A few had brought their dogs along for the parade walk.

Under a sign that read, "Being Gay Is A Great Thing," this dog was being carried in a canvas bag held over someone's shoulder.