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    Whiteman CAC, Vet Clinic host 2010 Bark in the Park

    Whiteman CAC, Vet Clinic host 2010 Bark in the Park

    Courtesy Photo | Participants in the 2010 Whiteman Bark in the Park hang out, Oct. 2, prior to the...... read more read more

    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MO, UNITED STATES

    10.08.2010

    Story by Staff Sgt. Jason Barebo 

    509th Bomb Wing

    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE - The 509th Force Support Squadron Community Activities Center and Veterinary Clinic hosted the 4th annual Whiteman Bark in the Park dog show, Oct. 2, at Ike Skelton Park.

    The event included more than 50 participants of all breeds, sizes and colors to compete in 14 catagories and 4 events.

    Members of Team Whiteman arrived with their dogs primped and prepped for contests such as smallest dog, largest dog, best costume and cutest dog.

    The Bark in the Park is an event intended to meet the Air Force Global Strike Command values for Airmen moral and welfare.

    "Bark in the Park is always a favorite event for participants and volunteers," said Connie Koch, Whiteman CAC director. "There's always something new to see each year with military members coming and going. It also provides family members an opportunity to meet new people and schedule play dates for their pets."

    Bark in the Park began with an hour of social time for both owners and pets, also allowing for participants to register their dogs for the event.

    The United Servicemembers Organization was also in attendance providing hot dogs and gifts for adults and children. The USO also gave away a pet carrier as a door prize.

    "This was a great experience," said Tech. Sgt. Erin Connolly, 509th Medical Operations Squadron and owner of two dogs, Sam and Bear. Bear won most original trick. "This was our first year participating and I think my son enjoyed it more than our dogs did."

    The winners for each category were:

    Smallest dog - LuLu, owned by Julie Capps

    Largest Dog - Charlie, owned by Robyn Bunting

    Curliest Tail - Boomer, owned by Gina Smith

    Youngest Dog - Uno, owned by Manuel Gutierrez

    Best Barker - Heff, owned by Katy Young

    Shortest Hair - Chestnut, owned by Sue Fleming

    Longest Hair - Tucker, owned by Samantha Underwood

    Most Feminine - Tiffany, owned by Kelly Robinson

    Most Masculine - Rebel, owned by Wendy Foot

    Friendliest - Brutus, owned by Donald Atkinson

    Most Mixed-up Mutt - Lady Bear, owned by Melissa Cameron

    Best Costume - Sadie and Vallery , owned by Tiffany Hart

    Most Colorful - Gavin, owned by Candace Agrrick

    Oddest Pair - April and Love, owned by Nancy Richards

    The winners for the events were:

    Big Biscuit Race - Jasmine, owned by Brock Ashbaugh

    Most Obedient - Nala, owned by Alex Holloway

    Musical Sit - Chloe, owned by Bethany Lester

    Most Original Trick - Bear, owned by Erin Connolly

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    Date Taken: 10.08.2010
    Date Posted: 10.08.2010 13:34
    Story ID: 57756
    Location: WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MO, US

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