Erika Garcia at our table with Beth Wianecki and her dog, April O’Neil.

Ray entertained Pet Palooza–goers with his juggling abilities.

North Shore Bank sponsored the face-painting table at Pet Palooza in downtown Greendale on Saturday, May 7. The event featured food, drink, shopping, and lots of fun for both human attendees and their animal companions.

“We handed out bank-branded tennis balls while mingling with guests,” Southridge area manager Ray Guardiola said. “Everyone loved the tennis balls — we gave out 300 of them! Kids and pets had fun playing with them in the street.”

Among other activities, Pet Palooza offered an agility course and “doggie dash” for pooches, a pet fashion show, and a petting zoo. Dogs and cats in need of adoption were also on site. Visitors to our table could win a cooler and family pack of tickets to the Milwaukee County Zoo.

Along with Ray, video teller Erika Garcia, North End assistant branch manager Breanna Rooney, New Berlin branch manager Sara Swosinski, and branch operations support supervisor Beth Wianecki helped out with the event.

Just one of the many furry visitors to enjoy our tennis balls. “It had two different-colored eyes!” Erika noted.

New Berlin personal banker Kevin Esser also stopped by with his two dogs, and Beth brought her dog by as well.