Paws for a Cause Pageant

  • RISON PAWS FOR A CAUSE - Members of Rison Paws for a Cause snapped a photo with special guest judges Julie Roberts and Erin Enderlin during the festival's pageant. Pictured left to right are: (back row) President Mark Pitchford, Emily Robinson, Vice President Lee Freeman, Erin Enderlin, Julie Roberts, Treasurer Penny Pitchford, (front row) Shelly McMurtrey, Harley Freeman and Secretary Rhonda Fletcher.
    RISON PAWS FOR A CAUSE - Members of Rison Paws for a Cause snapped a photo with special guest judges Julie Roberts and Erin Enderlin during the festival's pageant. Pictured left to right are: (back row) President Mark Pitchford, Emily Robinson, Vice President Lee Freeman, Erin Enderlin, Julie Roberts, Treasurer Penny Pitchford, (front row) Shelly McMurtrey, Harley Freeman and Secretary Rhonda Fletcher.
  • PAGEANT WINNER - Duke, initially dressed as a lion, won the overall pageant.
    PAGEANT WINNER - Duke, initially dressed as a lion, won the overall pageant.
  • FIRST RUNNER UP - Lucy, dressed as a cowgirl, was first runner up. She also won the People's Choice and Congeniality awards.
    FIRST RUNNER UP - Lucy, dressed as a cowgirl, was first runner up. She also won the People's Choice and Congeniality awards.
  • SECOND RUNNER UP - Toby, dressed as a pumpkin, was the second runner up and received the Best Dressed award.
    SECOND RUNNER UP - Toby, dressed as a pumpkin, was the second runner up and received the Best Dressed award.
  • THIRD RUNNER UP - Zelda placed as the third runner up.
    THIRD RUNNER UP - Zelda placed as the third runner up.
  • MOST PHOTOGENIC - Rosie the cat received the most photogenic award for her portrait dressed in her Dolly Parton hat and necklace. This year's photogenic category was opened to cats to honor the animal group's many feline rescues.
    MOST PHOTOGENIC - Rosie the cat received the most photogenic award for her portrait dressed in her Dolly Parton hat and necklace. This year's photogenic category was opened to cats to honor the animal group's many feline rescues.

    The third Rison Paws for a Cause Dog Pageant was held during the Rison in the Fall Festival. The annual pageant raises funds and awareness for the local animal rescue. The pageant was judged by special guests Julie Roberts, Erin Enderlin and Harley Freeman. Miss Cleveland County Brentlee Wilkins and Cleveland County Fair Princess Cain Wilkins were on hand to present trophies.