The National Anthem sung by Renee to kick off the Carnival
Deryl Northcote, our Carnival "Bob" Barker, makes opening announcements
The Northern Star Mills ring hosted all of the day's contests and demonstrations.
Flyball demonstration
Pop! goes the tennis ball - into the dog's mouth - when the platform is pushed with their paws.
The first Beauty Contest begins, with special guest judge Megan McDonald of KNVN/KHSL TV
Contestants in the Beauty Contest
The morning Beauty Contest
First place goes to... Sadie!
Megan McDonald and her pug Frankie
BHS volunteer Annie and shelter dog Windsor aka Sequoia, who won 2nd place in the morning Beauty Contest!
Windsor loooooves belly rubs!
How is this guy not adopted yet?
Windsor plays The Shell Game to find a yummy treat in the Games Tent, sponsored by CleanRite/BuildRite.
BHS volunteers Natalie and Kortni with Windsor at the Games Tent
Glenn, Megan and BHS alumni Moose Montana!
Wake Up! anchors and Canine Carnival guest judges Megan McDonald and Rob Blair share smiles with their dogs Frankie and Lucas.
Rob Blair offers a quick weather report to the crowd before his stint as judge of the Costume Contest.
This poodle gave a whole new meaning to Pretty In Pink
Rob Blair, meet two tacos.
Costume Contest participants await their turn to meet the judge.
Jennifer & Yoda and Gina & Faith
Costume contestants and their owners await patiently in the sun
Two of the cutest tacos you'll ever see...
The "Lil' Devil" is a bit camera shy!
Santa's little helper struts his stuff
Santa Pug
Santa and his helper
This little bumble bee stays cool in the shade
Moose Montana as a BHS volunteer, just like his mommy!
Hula-riffic!
BHS alumni Blue as a monkey-toting pirate
Chihuahua Bee
Yoda as Yoda
Second Place!
"May the force be with you!"
What a dainty ballerina!
All contest participants received a bag of treats courtesy of Purina.
Shade and grass make happy girls!
Jasmine shows off her lovely tailfeathers.
Maya and her sweet golden face
Donna Wallace & Connie Graham and their dogs demonstrate Canine Freestyle Dance.
Astro, an adorable senior pit bull terrier rescued and owned by Lindsay from BHS.
BHS alumni Clover is always ready to give out kisses.
Wally, a beagle/boxer/bassett mix, in his biker gear
Officer Brent Smith and Bak from the Chico Police Dept's K-9 Unit
Bak's reward after completing a successful command is a good chewing on a chunk of fire hose!
Officer Smith's son had the honor of being Bak's "victim" for the day.
Up close with Lilly the English Bulldog
Kristen and her dog Rocky show off their cute and oh-so-stylish BHS gear.
BHS offered popcorn, soda, snow cones, T-shirts and bandanas to attendees
BHS alumni Carmen awaits the chance to lick your face.
Carmen at the Kissing Booth
Microchipping and DNA tests are available at the Low-Cost Services booth, sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health
Beautiful Rocky from BHS
Rocky is one of ten "Rent-A-Dogs" at the Carnival who are also seeking a permanent loving home!
BHS rent-a-dog Sienna takes a rest.
Riley and Carmen meet over a tennis ball.
BHS rent-a-dog Riley the Jack Russell Terrier
BHS rent-a-dog Allington the Lab/Shiba Inu mix
BHS staff Shannon with volunteers at the Low-Cost Services booth
Beans is ready for kisses!
Kisses!
Riley, making friends
A carnival participant on the Rally Course
A lovely Bouvier Des Flandres
BHS resident Sienna in her Gentle Leader headcollar
BHS volunteer with Barlow the spaniel mix
BHS volunteer Brittany and BHS staff Shannon Murphy
Tracy Hon & Chico Boxer Rescue
BHS rent-a-dog Yukon
Moose Montana!!
Hey look, it's BHS alumni Suki and Kuma!
Dawnyel McCarty of Performance Pointing Labradors demonstrates a simulated goose hunt
Penny aka Smokin' 45 aptly retrieves the goose
Time for a dip in the tub!
Greyhound Rescue
The coolest spot in the Carnival
The food court area included Epsilon Sigma Rho's BBQ booth, Java Brava, Annie's Asian Grill, and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream (with ice cream treats for dogs too!)
Macy the rescued Australian Shepherd and BHS alumni Spencer the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
BHS staff dog meet-and-greet with Dexter, Lilly, Macy and Astro
BHS alumni Dexter aka Charlie, adopted by Katie from BHS
Jill Van Curler of Jill's Elegant Dog Boutique eyes the two contestants in the small male category of the afternoon Beauty Contest.
Small Female contestants in the Beauty Contest
So pretty in pink!
Medium-size Male contestants in the Beauty Contest
Vinny the standard poodle, shown by his mom's coworker Charlene of Chico Animal Control.
Rick and his gorgeous golden
Big Boys!
Medium and Large Female beauty contestants
Judge Jill and "Bob Barker" aka Deryl announce the Beauty Contest winners
Time to cool off! Lilly swims and drinks all at once, at one of two Watering Holes at the Carnival.
BHS rent-a-dog Piper relaxes in the shade.
The contest for King & Queen of the Chico Canine Carnival gets underway with special guest judges Kelli Saam & Jerry Olenyn of KNVN/KHSL TV
ISCCD Emperor Art Sanderson and Empress Eileen Crabtree crown the King and Queen of the 2009 Chico Canine Carnival - Wally and Denea!
King Wally
Queen Denea
The King & Queen of the Canine Carnival with their owners, judges and presenters
Kelli Saam & Jerry Olenyn with King Wally & Queen Denea and their proud owners.
