Martin County dog rescuer Danetta Wells entered Ivy into the 4-H Pet Show. Thanks to her participation, not only did she win best in show, she also found a rescue and a home after five months of being in a shelter. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN
INEZ — The Fourth Annual 4-H Pet Show turned heads and wagged tails at the Martin County Harvest Festival on Friday, showcasing the talents of local youth and their four-legged companions.
Hosted by the Martin County 4-H Youth Development Organization of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, the event provided a chance for young people, volunteers and community members to engage in a lively, family-friendly competition. Attendees were treated to a showcase of pets that drew plenty of “app-paws.”
The show featured two age divisions: the Cloverbud Division for ages 5-8 and 4-H Division I for ages 9-18.
In Division I, Ebony Arrowood and her cat Pumpkin claimed top honors in the cat category.
Ebony Arrowood and Punkin won the Cat Division at the 4-H Pet Show on Friday during the Harvest Fest. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
Chris Moore and Martin County rescue dog Ivy captured the Division I dog title as well as Overall Best in Show.
Sarah McCoy and her dog, Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi – Princess of Genovia (Millie), took second place.
Sarah McCoy and Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi – Princess of Genovia (Millie) took second place overall in the 4-H Pet Show in Inez. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
Other Division I winners included Rayden Smith and Red the goat.
Rayden Smith and his goat Red won the other category in Division I at the 4-H Extension Office Pet Show in Inez last week. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
Rocco Maynard and Chipper the golden retriever were recognized for Best Trick.
Rocco Maynard and his first dog gifted to him from his parents “Chipper” won Best Trick at the Martin County 4-H Pet Show in Inez on Friday. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
Katie Daniel and Whiskey earned the Most Unique award.
The “Most Unique” winner at the 4-H Pet Show held on Sept. 12 in Inez was Katie Daniel and Whiskey. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
In the Cloverbud Division, Jaxson May and his dog Hank won the dog category.
Gracie Whitt and Carmel the goat took home the other animal division prize.
Martin County dog rescuer Danetta Wells entered Ivy into the 4-H Pet Show. Thanks to her participation, not only did she win best in show, she also found a rescue and a home after five months of being in a shelter. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)Desiray Fletcher with her dog at the annual 4-H Martin County Extension Office Pet Show held during the Harvest Festival in Inez. (Citizen photo by Brittni McCoy)
