Second Annual Love Your Pet Expo!!

I had the pleasure of photographing the second annual Love-Your-Pet Expo at the Shasta District Fairgrounds a few weeks ago. What a thrill! It's one of those events that is so much fun, you really HATE being tied to your booth!! I got to take some amazing pet shots, especially the shots below, for funniest pet outfit. I got to meet an amazing pair of dogs that does hospice visiting, bringing what must be unimaginable comfort and smiles to many. (See the pair in the stroller, below!)

Also, I learned for the first time about the sport of flyball racing from the Gold Coast Flyers, a really cool team who delighted everyone with their amazing team of talented dogs. The dogs race down a course, jumping obstacles as they go, hit a box at the end, grab a ball from the box, whirl, and race back the way they came. They must ignore many distractions along the way. (Well, that's the plan, anyway!) I have to tell you, I nearly abandoned my booth, I was so fascinated!

A great deal of money is raised for animal welfare groups through this event, and many thanks go to the organizers and the vendors!