Cliff Sprunger holds his daughter Joni Bollenbacher's Great Dane, "Phoenix."
Dogs ruled the day at Three Rivers today, with the "Picture Your Pet" event at Lakeside Park and the Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club Pure Breed Dog Showcase at Freimann Square.
I got a chance to stop by both. I don't know when the last time was that I saw so many furry, wriggling dogs in one day. Between the two events I saw all kinds of Man's Best Friend, from Chihuahuas to Dalmatians.
"Picture Your Pet" was open from 3-8 p.m. It was endearing to see families pose with their beloved pets. I was told that some participants dress their pets to match for the pictures, sometimes in Halloween costumes. I was tempted to bring my calico cat, Cleo, in for her own glamor shot.
From 7-9 p.m. members of the Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club presented groomed breeds of dogs in an informative show. Pooches strutted down the walkway and were available afterward for closer inspection. Freimann Square was much more crowded with show-watchers than I had anticipated, and afterwards there was a frenzy as children made a beeline to "pet the doggies." I had a chance to get a good look at the well-groomed dogs up close. My favorites were two Shetland Sheepdogs and a Cocker Spaniel named Faye.
Later in the evening I got a chance to stroll around the festival again. I cooled off in the fountains of Headwaters East, and watched riders scream as they were spun upside-down and around in the carnival area of the festival.
I get wet in the fountains at Headwaters East.
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