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Pets from page 23 stage just before the walk or during the
show. In addition to the pet entry fee,
and even bugs have taken the stage to there is a $1 per person entry fee, she
win approval from the judges. This added.
year, as usual, Pam Batcho, will be Another added attraction at the
among the judges, assisted by Jill show this year will be representatives
Andra Young whose professional pet from a local animal rescue and foster
photographs are displayed in homes organization who may bring along
throughout the area. Batcho has been some adoptable puppies. Batcho said
judging the pet show for about five rescue staff members were somewhat
years she said, and Young even longer. unsure of bringing the puppies as
Batcho said that this year, in addi- transporting them is sometimes fright-
tion to all the usual and expected con- ening for the animals. “We're hopeful,
tests at the pet show, the Optimists are though,” she said.
also sponsoring a Pooch Parade, a one- Pets can be entered in any category
mile walk beginning at about 11 a.m. at any time during the Saturday morn-
following the on stage competition. She mental health service dedicated to ing show and there is no entry fee. Pet
said every pooch will receive a special prevention of suicide among young parents of all ages are encouraged to
bandana and the $10 per pooch entry people. She said participants can reg- bring their “best friends” no matter
fee will go to a youth and teen group ister the day of the event next to the what species or size they may be.