King Tchoupitoulas or “Tchoup” for short, is a 4 year old English Bulldog. He came to Resurge Veterinary Surgical Specialists & Rehabilitation after fracturing his front and back left legs. After surgery with Dr. Lodato he was surrendered due to extensive post-op needs. That’s when Jordan (a neurology technician at Resurge) took over. Over the next couple of months, King Tchoup received many sessions of physical therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments to get back on his feet (literally).
At home, King Tchoup spends most of his days sleeping and cuddling with his brother, “Goose” and his sister, “Nori”. The king sleeps so much we are often only graced by his presence a few hours throughout the day. You will always find him around Resurge, either hanging out with his favorite ladies at the front desk, begging for chicken in rehab, relaxing during acupuncture with Dr.Loga, or even snoozing away with our Neurologist, Dr.Boogie. In his free time, the king likes to make his own CPAP machine with any object he can find to hold his mouth open, swimming (with his life jacket of course), and eating anything and everything that mom has. In between his naps, he also finds time to stay update to date on his social media, whether it’s a new TikTok for Resurge or through his own Instagram @thetchoupshop. Tchoup is honored to serve as the King of Krewe Du Pooch 2024!
Queen Presleigh, a delightful French bulldog, was born on May 29th, 2022, making her almost 2 years old and a true Gemini girl. Despite her birthstone being the green emerald, her favorite color happens to be pink. Presleigh possesses an abundance of energy and an outgoing personality that never fails to captivate those around her.
As a country girl at heart, Presleigh enjoys the luxury of 30 enchanting acres of land to frolic and explore. Her playful nature sparks joy as she engages with baby cows and engages in lively chases with the barn cats. Mischievous antics also find their place in her life, often with her older brother Cooper, an equally charming 2.5-year-old Frenchie. Cuddling holds a special place in Presleigh's heart, and she adores snuggling up beneath a warm blanket, particularly on chilly days. A heated blanket holds particular appeal for her. On any given day, you're likely to find her nestled cozily on the couch, wrapped securely in her favorite blanket.
Presleigh eagerly partakes in a variety of activities and finds great happiness in them. Going camping is a cherished pastime, allowing her to bask in the wonders of nature. Additionally, she has a soft spot for Sunday breakfast, a glorious occasion when she indulges in a scrambled egg, her personal favorite.
Presleigh is ablaze with excitement and feels truly honored to be selected as your 2024 Queen of the Krew Du Pooch. Her enthusiasm and charm will undoubtedly light up the world of canine royalty.
She was born to serve… Willa was a stray dog in Washington Parish until she was found in an animal shelter and selected to participate in “Doggone Express,” a local non-profit that trains shelter dogs to be service dogs. Willa was brought straight to the Rayburn Correctional Facility, where she entered the “prison-dog” service program. After training for a solid year, she was gifted to Deputy Mary Mayo of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. Willa served as a dedicated service dog for Mary after she suffered a tragic accident that left her paralyzed from the chest down. Willa went EVERYWHERE with Mary and became an incredible service dog.
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After Mary passed away in September 2023 as a result of the injuries she sustained 16 years earlier in the line of duty, Melissa Seal of Metairie knew she needed to be Willa’s “new mom.” Melissa has been involved in rescue for 20+ years and she wanted to provide Willa the retirement life she deserved.
“For me…it was a no brainer. Willa was mine until she joins Mary again one day, but I wanted to make sure she would be comfortable,” Melissa said. Willa immediately bonded with Melissa’s St. Bernard, Gumbo. “He helped her acclimate a little easier,” Melissa said. Sadly…Gumbo recently crossed the rainbow bridge, and Willa had to deal with another loss., but she continues to be resilient. Willa is honored to serve as Grand Marshal in this year’s parade. According to Mary’s mother, “Mary would have LOVED this.”
Krewe Du Pooch
Krewe Du Pooch, now in its fifth year, has recently received its full non-profit status and our parade is cohosted by the City of Mandeville. Our main goal is to not only support local animal rescue organizations, but also local businesses. Our 2024 walking parade and costume contest will take place on the Mandeville Lakefront on Saturday, February 24th. Vendors & food trucks open at 11 am with the parade rolling at noon. The after party continues until 4:30 pm.
Dog owners can now register below to participate in the parade and costume contest! The event will also feature pet adoptions, vendors, food, drinks and fun activities for the whole family.
Please support our local rescue organizations by registering to participate in our parade, or by visiting them on site at the event! Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for event updates and additional information!
Celebrity Judges
Thank you to our celebrity judges for the 2024 Krewe Du Pooch Costume Contest!
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