I wanted to suggest the RESCUE RODEO that is held at the Atlanta Pet Fair, as well as SuperZoo, Las Vegas. Possibly other places as well, but I'm not sure.
I just got my APF Catalog today, and there are photos from the SuperZoo Rescue Rodeo on pg. 38 (My photo is bottom left, 3rd from the corner, little black dog). You can see the type and condition of many of them. They are just normal, pet dogs who are in need of some pampering in order to be adopted.
Anyway, I think I enjoyed the Rescue Rodeo more than I did the "real" competition with my poodle (And I even won with him). I think it was the fact that there was A) No pressure to do a show groom, and B) a good cause. You pay $100----$50 goes to the rescue the dog was borrowed from, and $50 goes to prize money.
I cannot wait to do it again!!! You're HELPING a dog, a rescue, AND yourself! It's for a good cause, and you will benefit from knowing what it's like to have a judge go over your dog before AND after the competition.
Anyway, I just wanted to encourage you who are afraid to do the Rescue Rodeo, it's fun and it's a challenge, but not scary.
Tammy in Utah
I just got my APF Catalog today, and there are photos from the SuperZoo Rescue Rodeo on pg. 38 (My photo is bottom left, 3rd from the corner, little black dog). You can see the type and condition of many of them. They are just normal, pet dogs who are in need of some pampering in order to be adopted.
Anyway, I think I enjoyed the Rescue Rodeo more than I did the "real" competition with my poodle (And I even won with him). I think it was the fact that there was A) No pressure to do a show groom, and B) a good cause. You pay $100----$50 goes to the rescue the dog was borrowed from, and $50 goes to prize money.
I cannot wait to do it again!!! You're HELPING a dog, a rescue, AND yourself! It's for a good cause, and you will benefit from knowing what it's like to have a judge go over your dog before AND after the competition.
Anyway, I just wanted to encourage you who are afraid to do the Rescue Rodeo, it's fun and it's a challenge, but not scary.
Tammy in Utah
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