When the Mystic Krewe of Barkus rolls through the French Quarter on Sunday, the pampered pooch reigning over the Mardi Gras dog parade as His Majesty XXXII will be none other than Petey Benson ...

On Thursday, however, there was a special Barkus celebration in honor of this year’s majesty, King Petey Benson, who’s owned by Saints and Pelicans owner, Gail Benson. The Windsor Court Hotel ...

All proceeds benefit animal organizations in New Orleans and the Gulf South area. King Petey, a Yorkshire terrier who is 12 years old, found his forever home with the Bensons when he was just 2.