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Pet Show set to begin at 9 a.m. Canton President Pamela Batcho, as This year, there will also be a guess-
Saturday at the Lou LaRiche Stage in are all audience members. ing game for donations for the Wayne
Kellogg Park where pets of all ages, “You don't have to have a pet to join County Humane Society and many cat-
breeds and species will be compete for in the fun,” she said. “Everyone is wel- egories in which to enter each pet,
award ribbons. All pets are welcome, come.” including best costume and best trick
stressed Optimist Club of Plymouth Pets, shown off by owners of all ages along with longest or shortest ears and
from tots to senior citizens, include just tail and largest and smallest pet.
about every breed of dog and cat, Batcho said the only restriction is
guinea pigs, turtles, rabbits, snakes, that the exhibitors must be in control
lizards, hedgehogs, tarantulas and of their pet at all times. Registration
other assorted creatures. Prizes are takes place for all the various contests
awarded to nearly every entrant in cat- and the parade immediately preceding
egories not usually seen at the the event Saturday morning.
American Kennel Club Dog Show. This year, the Optimist Club is also
The Plymouth-Canton Optimist sponsoring a 1-mile Family Fun Walk
Club has been organizing and sponsor- and a Pooch Parade. The $10 per adult
ing the Plymouth Fall Festival Pet and $10 per pooch entry fee will
Show for about 50 years, Batcho noted. include a custom bandana for the
“We are proud to offer this great event
again.” See Pets, page 20