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10/22/2026

10/22/2026

The livestock show at the county fair in Beloit, Kansas, runs four days, and by Saturday afternoon most of the steers and hogs have already been judged and sold.

Kenzie is 15 and has shown calves in that ring since she was 9. Last spring she was volunteering at the county shelter for her 4-H service hours and kept walking past the same row of old dogs. A family would come in, stop at the first run, and keep going.

She asked her club leader why the old dogs couldn't be shown at the fair like anything else.

There wasn't a rule against it, so the club tried. In June, 12 kids in the club picked out 16 old shelter dogs between them. For six weeks they treated those dogs the way they treat show animals. Every evening after chores came a walk on a lead, and the old dogs got baths with the cattle shampoo. In the yard the kids practiced until the old dogs would stop and stand square for the judge.

The night before the show they washed the sawdust out of every coat in the wash rack. On the last Saturday of the fair they brought all 16 into the sawdust ring.

Farm families waiting for the hog sale filled the bleachers. The announcer read a card for each dog with a name and one thing the dog liked. A retired cattle judge in a straw hat went down the line the way he'd judge heifers, bent over each dog and asked each kid a question.

Every dog got a blue ribbon. The judge said every one of those old dogs had earned it by standing still that long in the heat.

Then families started coming down out of the bleachers.

By Sunday night, 14 of the 16 had gone home with families from the fair. Two more went the following week.

Doodle, an old basset hound, was the last one picked. The judge had been standing at the ring rail with Doodle's lead in his hand for most of the afternoon. When the club leader came to collect the lead, the judge asked her if Doodle was still available.

10/22/2026

If you have outside animals grab so straw. Do Not use blankets, they hold moisture and make the animals colder.❤️

10/22/2026

Gently cooked by Fromm

10/20/2026

Ever wondered if your cat gets bored of eating the same thing every day? 🐱 Here are 3 reasons why keeping a food rotation is a game changer for mealtime:⁣
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1. Variety keeps mealtime exciting: Switching up flavors like Wellness Signature Selects Chicken & Lamb or Yellowfin Tuna & Tilapia gives them new taste experiences to look forward to. 🍣🍗⁣
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2. Nutritional diversity: Rotating recipes introduces a wider range of high-quality protein sources and ingredients while maintaining consistent, high-standard nutrition. 🥩⁣
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3. Discovers their true favorites: Trying different textures (shredded vs. flaked) and proteins makes it easy to learn what your cat genuinely loves most!

10/20/2026

Autumn was made for dogs and they know it. 🍂🐾

Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and a pup who is absolutely living their best life. Fall walks are genuinely one of the best things about having a dog. They make you get outside even when you'd rather stay in and for that we are eternally grateful. 🧡

What's your favorite thing about fall walks with your dog?

10/19/2026

Fall is approaching and along with cooler temperatures and changing leaves comes fewer daylight hours. Owners and their pets like to stick to a routine, and during these darker seasons that means walks in low-light conditions. Lazer Brite® Collars and Leashes are reflective and help keep pets and their owners safe and seen.