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