Dogs and their handlers come ready to impress at BowWow PowWow in Ramona
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The 16th BowWow Pow Wow attracted 33 dogs and their handlers, who competed in 13 categories ranging from Most Talented and Best Kisser to Dog and Child Look-alike to Best Costume Adult.
In addition to the dogs entered in the various categories, several people came with dogs not joining in the friendly competition.
The Kiwanis Club of Ramona event was held Sept. 14 at the Ramona Fairgrounds.
More than being a popular success, the show was fun, said Tiffany Lynch, who co-chaired the event with Jon Stephens.
“There’s nothing better than seeing dogs with their people having a great time,” Lynch said.
Winners in the Best Costume Child contest were, from left, Kahlo Lababit and Nala, second; Vida Adomitis and Hank, first; and Kelcee Pressler and Bunny, third. (Maureen Robertson)
Best Costume Adult winners are, from left, Maebelle with Maria Arroyo, first; Cinna Bella with Mary Caraway, second; and Wee Wee with Shelly Kapok, third. (Maureen Robertson)
Corissa Musarar and Mary Jane, right, received the first-place ribbon in the Dog and Owner Look-alike category, with Shelly Kapok and Wee Wee, center, placing second, and Maria
Arroyo and Maebelle coming in third. (Maureen Robertson)
With assistance from parents Megan and Nathan Otto, Charlotte Otto directs Teddy in the Most Talented category, and he jumps over the pole. (Maureen Robertson)
Leaving the judges smiling are Dog and Child Look-alike winners, from left, Sidney Lynch and Gigi, second place; Kelcee Pressler and Bunny, third; and Vida Adomitis and Hank, first. (Maureen Robertson)
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Winners in the Best Costume Child contest were, from left, Kahlo Lababit and Nala, second; Vida Adomitis and Hank, first; and Kelcee Pressler and Bunny, third. (Maureen Robertson)
Sitting at the judges table throughout the day were Kris Taylor of Taylor Made Working Dogs, Shelly Mullin of Shellz Dezign, Photography & Dogs, and Ilana Friedman of 2 The Rescue Animal Rescue Inc. An added feature at the table was Rocky, Friedman’s friendly rescue dog who “thinks everyone is here to see him,” Friedman said.
Cutest Little Dog honors went to, from left, Amanda Marcus and Solo, second place; Evelyn Brown and Tucker, third; and Kelcee Pressler and Bunny. (Maureen Robertson)
Best Kisser winners with their handlers are, from left, Lieba and Phil Town, second place; Fenway with Eddie Browning, third; and Oliver with Corissa Musarar, first. (Maureen Robertson)
From left, 2024 dog show judges Kris Tayler of Taylor Made Working Dogs, Shelly Mullin of Shellz Dezign, Photography & Dogs, and Ilana Friedman of 2 The Rescue Animal Rescue Inc.
ponder who will receive best costume ribbons. (Maureen Robertson)
Ilana Friedman, founder of 2 The Rescue Animal Sanctuary Inc., stands in front of the dog house she received as the high bidder in the silent auction. With her is Rocky, a rescue dog
from Mexico. (Maureen Robertson)
The judges chose Oliver as the Best Kisser. With him is his handler, Corissa Musarar. (Maureen Robertson)
Abrah Otto sits with Maria Arroyo’s Maebelle while her sister Charlotte sits with Teddy. (Maureen Robertson)
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Cutest Little Dog honors went to, from left, Amanda Marcus and Solo, second place; Evelyn Brown and Tucker, third; and Kelcee Pressler and Bunny. (Maureen Robertson)
Ramona Rodeo Queen Izzy Lynch and Junior Rodeo Queen Kate Dobrotin assisted Kiwanians as needed, and Kiwanian Chris Bertolero served as master of ceremonies. Emma Chamdroo sang the national anthem accompanied by her father, David, playing the guitar.
Jeanne Bell, auction and opportunity drawing chair, coordinated the display of 18 themed baskets and 10 silent auction items. As in previous Kiwanis dog shows, Montecito High School construction students under teacher Nick Jordan’s leadership built and donated two dog houses to the silent auction.
Bell also brought her homemade dog biscuits.
“We’re excited we had more dogs than last year and can’t wait for next year,” Lynch said. “We hope everyone will save the date — Sept. 13, 2025.”
One hundred percent of event proceeds go toward Ramona Kiwanis’ many youth, military, senior, and community projects.
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