2026 Pet Show Winners

The 2026 Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show Pet Show was held on Saturday, September 12, at the Catoctin High School. There were 31 exhibitors who exhibited 66 pets at the show.  Judges were Jon Branson of the Catoctin Veterinary Clinic and Becky Clarke of the Dirty Dawg who both did an excellent job judging all of the pets. 

Many thanks to Dave Harman, Bobby Myers, Dave Johnston, and Karen Myers for helping with the event.  The Grand Champion winner received a $25.00 gift card donated by The Dirty Dawg. The Reserve Grand Champion received a $15.00 gift card donated by Tractor Supply (located on Devilbiss Bridge Road). Each participant received treats for their animals and free ice cream cone coins and dessert coupons donated by Roy Rogers.  Winners were as follows: Grand Champion: Ashley Fisher (Prettiest Dog – Goose Dog); Reserve Grand Champion: Mazikeen Blasé (Best Costumed Pet – Mini Pony); Cat with Prettiest Eyes: 1^st – Negena Haidary; 2^nd – Annalise Abruzzese;  3^rd – Gwynne Pope; Cat with the Longest Whiskers: 1^st – Annalise Abruzzese (4 inches); 2^nd – Gwynne Pope (3 1/2 inches); Pet with the Most Spots: 1^st – Ashley Foster; 2^nd – Abby Owens; 3^rd – Gwynne Pope; Largest Pet (by height): 1^st – Ashley Foster; 2^nd – Mazikeen Blasé; 3^rd – Jennifer Wager; Dog with the Waggiest Tail: 1^st – Abby Owens; 2^nd – Donna Fogle; 3^rd – Audrey Kidd; Prettiest Dog (25 lbs. and under): 1^st – Gwynne Pope; 2^nd – Kristi Wood; 3^rd – Lori Snyder; Prettiest Dog (26 lbs. and over): 1^st – Ashley Fisher; 2^nd – Jennifer Wager; 3^rd – Lorieali Willard; HM, Donna Fogle; Dog with the Prettiest Eyes: 1^st – Ashley Fisher; 2^nd – Lori Snyder; 2^nd – Gwynne Pope; 3^rd – Audrey Kidd; HM, Jennnifer Wager; Cutest Pet (other than a cat or dog): 1^st – Mazikeen Blasé (Mini Horse); 2^nd – Leah Morgan (Rabbit); 3^rd – Evalena Cucorullo (Regal Jumping Spider); Smallest Pet: 1^st – Evalena Cucorullo (Regal Jumping Spider); 2^nd – Audrey Kidd (Cockroach); 3^rd – Leah Morgan (Rabbit); Cutest Cat: 1^st – Negena Haidary; 2^nd – Annalise Abruzzese; 3^rd – Gwynne Pope; Best Costumed Pet: 1^st – Mazikeen Blasé; 2^nd – Lorieali Willard; 3^rd – Abby Owens; HM, Audrey Kidd; HM, Leah Morgan; Most Unusual Pet: 1^st – Audrey Kidd (Cockroach); 2^nd – Evalena Cucorullo (Regal Jumping Spider); 3^rd – Mazikeen Blasé (Mini Horse); HM, Leah Morgan; Best Trained Pet: 1^st – Donna Fogle; 2^nd – Lorieali Willard; 3^rd – Abby Owens