July 12, 2019 (Album1, Album2) - A rescue dog stole the hearts of the judges at the What-A-Melon Festival Pet Show with a singing performance that won him Best-in-Show. Pistol Pete, an 8 year old wire haired dachshund mixed with beagle, san with his handler, Stephanie Elswick, "It's the Best Day Ever!"
Special thanks to the judges at the Pet Show who were Misti Rodgers, Jud Chappell (Business Manager at Badders Law Firm), and David Nix (Denning Animal Rescue). Also, special thanks to the Pet Show emcee Meg Camp and to Paige Huntington (2019 Texas Watermelon Queen) and Hannah Crisp (2018 Texas Watermelon Queen).
The results from the Pet Show were as follows:
Best of Show - Pistol Pete ($50 Grand Prize)
1st Runner Up Best of Show - Zema, 7 year old Toy Poodle shown by Alyssa Bowers
Best Mannered - Doodie, 1 1/2 year old Toy Poodle shown by Zoe Horton
Calmest - Buster, 5 year old Beagle shown by John Austin
Most Unusual Pet - Merle, a turtle shown by Anna Daniels
Best Dog - Zoey, shown by Stephanie Santana
Best Dressed Dog - Zema, 7 year old Toy Poodle shown by Alyssa Bowers
Best Dressed Combo (Owner and pet) - 1st place Mollie, a 9 month old Miniature Schnauzer shown by Caitlyn Madden
Best Dressed Combo (Owner and pet) - 2nd place Dolly, an 11 year old Shi tzu shown by Allie Jane Windham
Fanciest Tail - Dolly, an 11 year old Shih tzu shown by Allie Jane Windham
Most Stubborn - Rusty, 1 year old Australian Shepherd shown by Cooper
Best Chest Plate - Bit, a 2 year old Shih tzu shown by Mallory and Brian Wright
Shortest Legs - Tinsel, a 7 month old Corgi shown by Sherry
Best Hair - Zoey, shown by Stephanie Santana
Biggest Pet - Axel, a 1 year old Australian Shepherd shown by Mallory and Brian Wright
