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 – 3^rd place Sue; 2^nd place Chewy, and 1^st place Chancellor

Healthiest Appearance – 3^rd place Schochoh; 2^nd place Sue; 1^st place Knox

Costume Contest – 3^rd place Max; 2^nd place Jay Cuddles; 1^st place Granny Gray

Youth Presenters category winners were:

Smallest – Auburn

Largest – Bandit

Nicest Coat – 3^rd place Precious; 2^nd place Rocky J; 1^st place Daisy May

Healthiest Appearance – 3^rd place Princess; 2^nd place Sampson; 1^st 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.