It was all hilarious and well-managed with commendable camaraderie but the "loving and caring" Pride parade fell short in its attitude towards dogs.
Brain-bashing bands were in full blast, with drums and whistles galore goading the enthusiastic, exotic dancers.
These wee dogs looked bewildered among the hundreds stomping around them.
Last year a dog-lover held her tiny dog directly behind a bass drummer, her fingers locked around its collar.
With popping eyes and mouth wide open, this wee thing had no option - all the way to Preston Park. I felt quite ill at the sight.
Where, oh where, was the RSPCA?
-Rhoda Maling, Woodingdean, Brighton
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