Bark in the Park returns
Published 4:53 pm Tuesday, June 11, 2024
- Addison Crown and Emma Hasty pet Aurora, a therapy dog with K9 Pawsibilities at the third annual Bark in the Park at Nike Park. (Photos courtesy of Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation)
Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation reprised its “Bark in the Park” fundraiser that debuted in 2022. The festivities, held June 1 at Carrollton’s Nike Park, netted $1,375 in cash donations and another $1,000 worth of donated supplies for the Isle of Wight County Animal Shelter.
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- Miss Isle of Wight County Fair Madison Lowe holds a kitten.
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- Marisa Taylor of Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation works the puppy Picasso and stuffed pet adoption booth.
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- Morgan Jesmer, owner of Pet Paradise of Carrollton, exhibits her wares.
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- Hannah De Falco tries kitten yoga. In back is Elizabeth Hernly, Miss Ultimate USA District of Columbia Teen.
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- Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Peed shows K9 Mack.
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- From left, back row, are Miss Forever Love pageant winners Shelby Smith, Danielle Kruize, Alianna Jenkins, Lana Janas, Kaycee Carroll, Averie Arnica and Penny Smith; front row, from left, are Kendal Westphal and her mother, Ariana Korsah, Elaine Speicher and her mother, Holland Mae, EllaRose Speicher, Mackenzie Embrey, and Savannah Manuel.
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- Cami Best Jones holds Luci at the Elite Doggy Spaw van.
The following participants won titles in this year’s “Miss Forever Love” benefit pageant:
- Outstanding Fur Ever Love Queen: Mackenzie Embrey
- Miss Fur Ever Love Hope Queen: Lana Janas
- Baby Miss: Kendal Westphal
- Toddler Miss: Holland Mae
- Wee Miss: Elaine Speicher
- Tiny Miss: Ariana Korsah
- Little Miss: Savannah Manuel
- Petite Miss: EllaRose Speicher
- Junior Miss: Alianna Jenkins
- Preteen Miss: Kaycee Carroll
- Teen Miss: Averie Arnica
- Miss: Danielle Kruize
- Elegant Miss: Shelby Smith
- Classic Miss: Penny Smith
