I discovered a dog-show I can really sink my canines into! The Kennel Club ones are okay, but the dogs are over-groomed and the owners over-tense. I’m talking about the American Rescue Dog Show. It’s open only to dogs adopted from rescue organizations and shelters. And you can bet the only papers these dogs have are newspapers on the floor and paper-towel wipe-ups. The owners are more laid back and at least as proud of their furry ones as those in the Kennel Club contests. These dogs compete in categories that matter to families, especially kids: Best in Belly Rubs, Best Couch Potato, Best Wrinkles, Best Wiggly Butt…. To me, though, the best thing is watching what looks like love born from these dogs’ appreciation for being rescued and brought into a loving forever home.
