Elks Lodge 380 held its second annual Family Fun Dog Show at the Lodge on Sept. 23 with 33 dogs and their owners participating.
Proceeds from the event went to the Piggy Bank Fund, which is used by the Elks to provide financial and social support to the five Human Development Centers in Arkansas.
Along with several competition classes, including Best Costume and Most Talented, there was a Drug Awareness display table, a visit from the Arkansas State Elks Association president and first lady, Dennis and Evonne Darrow, a visit from the superintendent of the Arkadelphia Human Development Center, Kerry Gambill, and a concession stand for lunch.
The lodge also held a silent auction and a raffle, featuring donations of gift certificates from 22 restaurants in the community.
Pat Katayama and her dog, Rita, demonstrated obedience exercises that have won them multiple awards in formal dog shows and allowed them to compete nationally, a news release said.
Both the Garland County Humane Society and Hot Springs Animal Services also participated, offering information about dog adoption. PetSmart donated "dog gifts" and had a display.
"The Elks are looking forward to a show next year, and encourage the community to watch for announcements and attend," the release said.
Visit http://www.Elks.org or call the lodge at 501-525-1020 for more information.
From left are Wayton Dassenko with Honco, third place, Best Junior Handler, and Judges' Choice; Beau Dickerson with Peanut, second place, Junior Handler; and Bennett Stone with Cappie, first place, Junior Handler. - Submitted photo
From left are Bennett Stone, second place, Owner Dog Look Alike for Cappie; Sandy McDonald, Dog Show chairman; Beau Dickerson with Peanut, third place, Owner Dog Look Alike; and Frank and Lynn Janaskie with Miss Phoenix and Sugar Bear, first place as a team in Owner Dog Look Alike. - Submitted photo
From left are Andrea Caristiano with Ace, owned by Bonnie Clark, second place, Most Talented; Kacky Carey with Joy, third place, Most Talented; and Rollin Caristiano with Missy, first place, Most Talented. - Submitted photo
Pat Katayama and Rita, Obedience Demonstration Team. - Submitted photo
Herb Carey, left, ASEA state major project chairman, and ASEA 1st vice president, with Kerry Gambill, superintendent of the Arkadelphia Human Development Center. - Submitted photo