Tuesday, Oct. 9, featured the annual Tobacco & Heritage Festival Blessing of the Animals and Pet Show. With 24 entries total, the night was full of sitting, staying, and maybe a little barking. Owners were happy to show their pets in the Parade of Animals followed by judging in several categories.
Winners in each category were announced as they were judged.
Adult Presenters category winners were:
Smallest – Jay Cuddles
Largest – Knox
“Other” Smallest – Honey Bun
Nicest Coat – 3rd place Sue; 2nd place Chewy, and 1st place Chancellor
Healthiest Appearance – 3rd place Schochoh; 2nd place Sue; 1st place Knox
Costume Contest – 3rd place Max; 2nd place Jay Cuddles; 1st place Granny Gray
Youth Presenters category winners were:
Smallest – Auburn
Largest – Bandit
Nicest Coat – 3rd place Precious; 2nd place Rocky J; 1st place Daisy May
Healthiest Appearance – 3rd place Princess; 2nd place Sampson; 1st place Bandit
And finally, Best in Show:
Adult Presenters – Sue with presenter Bobby Blackford
Youth Presenters – Daisy May with presenter RaeAnn Whitley
Other category – Honey Bun with presenter Shirley Grice
Contestants and their pets were:
Danielle Moore and Max
Taylor Corman and Lindy
Bobby Blackford and Sue
Kelsey Peevler and Bella
Shirley Grice and her New Zealand Rabbit, Honey Bun
Dwight, Cula, & Gracie Graham Knox
Sara Rainwaters and Chewy
Charlene Gentry and Jay Cuddles
Charlene Gentry and Chancellor
Maci Thomason and Fowler
Maci Thomason and Rory
Jennifer Boarman and Max
RaeAnn Whitley and Daisy May
Blake Curry and Curry
Ryann Curry and Sampson
Noah Whitley and Rocky J
Tim Gray and Schochoh
Jan Gray and Granny Gray
Addie Yates and Princess
Addie Yates and Bandit
Emily Holt and Precious.
Sponsor Southern States presented 40 pounds of dog food to the winners and a $25 gift card.