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prize because there is something
unique about every single pet. Longest
tail, shortest tail, curliest coat, biggest,
smallest, tallest and best tail might all
be chosen, depending on the number
and characteristics of entrants.
The event usually attracts 20-25
young people with their pets, depend-
ing on theweather.
“We are always at the mercy of the
weather,” Roebuck said. “If it's cold or
raining, fewer contestants showup.”
The show takes place early in the
morning, with first judging of dogs tak-
ing place at 9 a.m. Then the judges
move on to other categories, usually
cats at about 9:45, depending on the
number of canine entries.
After the cats, who are usually
remarkably well behaved, the judging
will move on to other categories such
as reptiles. First, second and third
place prizes are awarded in every cate-
gory that includes enough proud
entrants. This year, Michael Cox of the
Optimists Clubwill be the emcee at the
Pet Show and Roebuck and Karen
Ochmanwill act as judges at the event.
The rules are very liberal and the
show is sponsored by the club for the
entertainment and enjoyment of the
youngsterswho enterwith their pets.
The Optimists Club has been active
in Plymouth since 1949 and the late
Bill Saxton was one of the founding
members.
The Optimists Club motto is Friend
of Youth. The club raisesmoney for the
youth in thePlymouthCanton area.
The Optimist Club donates to the
Plymouth Historical Museum, First
Step, the YMCA, Friends of the Penn,
several area food banks, the Salvation
Army, Miracle League of Plymouth, the
Methodist Children's Home and funds
several scholarships at thehigh school.
