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patient judges ensure that nearly every entry leaves with a
ribbon.
Again this year, there will be a pet parade prior to the
judging and the Humane Society and some dog and cat res-
cue organizations may be on hand with adopted and adopt-
able pets, hoping to find permanent families.
No advance registration is required and best friends can
enter their pets Saturday morning prior to the actual show.
Pets can be entered in multiple categories, judges agreed.
The show is sponsored and organized each year by the
local Plymouth-Canton Optimist Club which has served the
local school district and several community events since
1949. The club supports programs such as spelling bees, ora-
torical contests, math jeopardy, bike safety rodeos, and The club members meet at both Plymouth and Canton
numerous other community centered events. locations monthly and always welcome new members.
The local club is part of Optimist International, a world- Current meetings, according to the club website, are set for
wide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at
local clubs whose members work each day to make the IHOP on Sheldon Road in Canton Township.
future brighter by bringing out the best in children, in their For more information about the Optimist Club, call (586)
communities and in themselves. 703-4435 or email: Info@PlymouthCantonOptimists.org.