Knox County North Lions at Registration

On August 29th, the Knox County North Lions Club held it’s annual “Fun” Dog Show.

PDG Clare Crawford has helped me at some other events, but this was the first time I had met many other members of her club.

The Westminster Kennel Club had NOTHING on this show!

There were classes for fastest wag, best trick, longest ears, cutest puppy, popcorn toss, hot dog dunk, and more.

There was also a class for the “Best Costume”.

If ANYONE was going to sponsor this one, you KNOW it had to be me

Best Costume Trophy

“Best Costume” was the first class of the day, and I led all the costumed canines in a parade around the gym while the judging took place.

I didn’t have time to get a photo with the winning dog, but here’s a picture of the trophy taken ahead of time.

There was a pretty intimidating Great Dane (I think?) that sent me running.

Lions aren’t afraid of too many things, but this dog was bigger than me!

A Vol fan!

Wendy Cain and her dog

Another of the dogs, as you can see, was a Tennessee Volunteer fan all decked out in its orange.

PDG Wendy Cain was kind enough to help me out during this appearance.

But she also had her hands full with her own dog, a Bassett Hound.

We were taking some pictures outside, and since he was a shorter dog, I knelt down for a closer photo.

I don’t remember that crazy dog’s name, but he had no fear as he climbed up on me!

A new Friend!

Finally, one of the new friends I made was the little girl of the Knox County North Lions Club President.

I think she was ready to take me home as an over-sized stuffed animal, and she was definitely curious as she continued to wave to me and come up to see me.

We both LOVED sharing big hugs and posing for the camera

I wish I could have stayed around longer, but be sure to check out my additional photos with people AND dogs.

Go to the photo album from the Knox County North Lions Club Dog Show to see more!

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Lion Paws under the Day with the Lions Sign

The Day with the Lions and Walk for Sight event is a major fundraiser the the Lions of East Tennessee. From what I’ve learned, all the Lions clubs in our district support nine agencies.

Visit the Lions District 12-N web site to learn more about the agencies who benefitted from the funds raised.

Start of Walk for Sight

I have so many terrific pictures from the Day with the Lions, it was difficult to select just a few to share with you here. Please check out my photo album.

The Walk for Sight began shortly after 10:00 a.m., and I had the privilege of being right at the front with two other mascots: Chilly from the Knoxville Ice Bears and Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse. We weren’t the fastest walkers, and occasionally got side-tracked to visit with people but it was a neat way to kick off the important Walk for Sight!

Visiting with Children During the Walk for Sight

Let’s see, some other fun things that happened (check out the albums for photos of these):

* Met several Fountain City Lions members who helped with the Car Show and booth for refreshments

* Met several Halls Lions members who had a craft booth and a face painting booth, and the soon-to-be “first couple” of District 12-N (DG-Elect Steve Lewis and Lion Sylvia)

* Met several Future Leader Dogs and two Search & Rescue dogs

Lion Paws with Halls Lions Doing Face Painting

* Met the University of Tennessee Volunteers “real” mascot, Smoky the Blue Tick Hound

* Met the Tennessee Smokies mascots, Slugger and Diamond

* Participated in the Cake Walk – and just missed winning some goodies by ONE seat!

* Tried to have my eye examined at the booth by the Tellico Village Lions

* Played a piano – not that well, mind you, but played nonetheless!

Lion Paws with Search & Rescue Dogs Shatzie and Apache at the Leader Dogs for the Blind Display

* Met the Anderson County High School Leos and Advisor who volunteered to help with the Cake Walk

* Made an attempt to accessorize my gold Lions Vest. . . with a pink purse?

* Passed out awards to the winning Car Show entries

* I was even a little ornery in attempting to sneak a snack from someone’s cooler, but was busted by a photographer!

As you can see, it was a busy, fun-filled day!

Thank you to PDG’s Wendy Cain and Kaye Forester for walking with me, keeping me hydrated, and taking pictures.

Lion Paws Sneaking a Snack

Also special thanks to other photographers who have forwarded their pictures for my albums!

Here’s the link again to the photo album. I hope you enjoy them!

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