| DOG DAYS - August 2008 |







| The 2nd Annual Olde Towne Dog Days was held on Saturday, August 2. We missed the event last year, because Breeze was delivering puppies! So, this year, we had to go! Over 50 neighborhood dogs and their humans arrived for a great morning of fun. I'm not sure who had more fun - the humans or the dogs. The day began with the parade of dogs. |
| Ozzy congratulates the winner of the Celebrity Look Alike Contest, "Frank" from Men in Black |
| Celebrity Look-Alike Contest Ozzy entered as "Rin Tin Tin". Other contestants included "Frank" from Men in Black, "Toto" from Wizard of Oz, "Petey" from the Littlel Rascals, and "Benji" |
| Ozzy had his paw read by a local Swami. He predicted a warm summer due to Ozzy's thick coat, lots of spoiling, and a wonderful life. We think he got that one right! |
| The final event of the day was the "Olde Towne Derby". Lots of excitement was building as the dogs and humans lined up at the starting line. With the theme from "Chariots of Fire" playing, the race began. Ozzy with Kelsey in tow won 2nd place! First place went to a beautiful young pit bull female who looked just like Petey from The Little Rascals. |
| Ozzy proudly poses with his prize, wearing his silver Derby medal |
| Terri's mom Jean, Midas & Kelsey take a break in the shade. |
| Midas |
| "King" Midas, reigns over his neighborhood. |

| The judged events were: "Celebrity Lookalike" "Mirror Image" Mysterious Heritage "Least Obedient" "Olde Towne Derby" Prizes were awarded by the judges for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. First place prizes were ceramic dog bowls, designed and hand painted by our own KELSEY! |
| Photo Contests |


| Hot August Nights Midas won the August Shilohs Photo Contest, gracing the ISSDC Home Page, August 2008 |
| Howl-O-Ween "Princess" Breeze & "Count" Midas won the October Shilohs Photo Contest, and appear on the ISSDC Home Page, October 2008 |
| Ozzy's Adventure |

| Ozzy traveled to Lexington, VA May 8 - 10 and attended an AKC Fun Match, spent the weekend at the beautiful Fox Hill B&B in Fairfield, explored Sweet Briar College, participated in both obedience and Rally-O events, and enjoyed time with his family hiking and playing. What a great weekend ! |
| Sweet Briar College bell tower Sweet Briar was named the nation's most beautiful college campus. |
| Fox Hill Bed & Breakfast, Fairfield, Virginia exceeded our expectations for a pet friendly, welcoming environment. Ozzy gives Fox Hill 4 paws up! |
| While we honored the "please keep pets off furniture" request, during playtime Ozzy jumped up to give Kelsey a kiss. |
| Ozzy goes to college |
| Visit conformation show photos from our weekend trip on our Showing page. |
| Ozzy in front of Fox Hill |
| "Dogge Daze" - 2009 |
| The 3rd Annual Olde Towne Dogge Daze was held on Saturday, August 1. This event grows in attendance and activities every year. The day started with an hour of socialization and photos. This year's contests included a "doggy cake walk" (prizes were specially made dog treats), "best kisser", "most original costume", "most talented" and the "Olde Towne Doggy Derby." Volunteer donations throughout the day went to charity. What a wonderful event! We had a blast, even in August Virginia heat and humidity. |
| Alosia cools off in one of the puppy pools. |
| Kel & Midas prepare for the costume contest |
| Kel & Midas and Terri & Alosia in the cake walk. All canine participants received dog ice cream as a reward! |
| Most Original Costume event |
| Midas takes a break in front of a very appropriate sign. |
| Snow Fun - January 2010 |
| A rare and beautiful snowfall came to eastern Virginia on January 30. The dogs loved it. |