Caitlyn Kious volunteered at the LaGrange-Troup County Humane Society pet show last year for one of her classes at LaGrange College.
This year, she and her dog, Gracie, a teacup chihuahua, were center stage.
“I adopted her last year,” Kious said.
Only dogs adopted from the LaGrange Animal Shelter or humane society are eligible for pet of the year.
“We just came to be a part of it,” said Caitlyn’s mom, Tammy Keeble. “We never expected this.”
Dozens of dogs, many dressed in their best finery, competed in 13 categories at the annual pet show, which also saw five dogs get adopted from the humane society’s mobile unit.
Here’s a list of winners:
Pet of the Year:
First: Gracie, owners Tammy Keeble and Caitlyn Kious
Second: Z, owner Sarah Wesemann
Third: Baby, owner Geri Adrian
Most tail wags:
First: Isabella, owner Cassie Haralson
Second: Lady Lou, owner Caroline Beall
Third: Squirt, Vicky Anderson
Shortest:
First: Harley, owner Tammy Keeble
Second: Thunder, owner Veronica Longshore
Tallest:
First: Squirt
Second: Jackson
Third: Murray
All owned by Vicky Anderson
Owner-pet look-alike:
First: Daisey, owner Bently and Bailey Wilson
Second: Squirrley, owner Sheila Hornsby
Third: Bailey, owner Terri Roberts
Most adorable:
First: Gracie, owner Tammy Keeble
Second: Daisey, owner Bently and Bailey Wilson
Third: Charley Bear, owner Becky Major
Most talented:
First: Binky, owner Karyn Miller
Second: Magnum, owner Ingrid and Matt Parker
Third: Buddy, owner Shirley Cato
Most athletic:
First: Thunder, Valerie Longshore
Most patriotic:
First: Binky, owner Karyn Miller
Best Kisser:
First: Squirreley, owner Sheila Hornsby
Second: Max, Rose Rachor
Most unique markings:
First: Mollie, owner Heather Nix
Second: Thunder, Veronica Longshore
Fluffiest:
First: Thunder, Veronica Longshore












