
2009 Po'Kitties All Pet Photo Contest
Grab your camera! Get photos of your pets (snakes or snails, cats or chipmunks, dogs or donkeys, cows, horses, birds, turtles, gerbils, hamsters, cats, mice, ferrets, or any other animal).
Each photo must be 5x7 and mailed to
Po'Kitties
PO Box 39
Tryon, NC 28782
along with a check for $5.00 per photo and an entry form (available below).
The Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009
at the former
Red Clover Gallery
of Landrum, SC
...thanks to the generosity and support of
Celia Kudrow and Rhonda Parrish
All photos must be postmarked or dropped off by
August 31, 2009
And just wait'll you see THIS year's prizes!!!
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2009 Po'Kitties Photo Contest
Entry Form
Name of Photographer:
Address:
Contact phone numbers:
Name of pet/type of pet:
Category:
I understand and agree that all photos become the property of Po'Kitties and the Foothills Humane Society.
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Signature of photographer
Mail with 5 x 7 photo to: Po'Kitties Photo Contest
PO Box 39
Tryon, NC 28782
MUST BE POSTMARKED BY AUGUST 31, 2009
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SEE BELOW FOR LAST YEAR'S WINNERS AND PRIZES!!!
Here is a sneak-peak at some of this season's Po'Kittens, available for adoption:
Red Clover Gallery
of Landrum, SC
2008 CONTEST WINNERS ARE LISTED BELOW!
The caretakers of the Po'Kitties managed colonies, the ones who provide food, water and shelter to the feral cats in their care, 365 days a year, are OUR HEROES, one and all. The biggest thank you goes to YOU.
We received 209entries!
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Po'Kitties would like to say a big THANK YOU to the following special donors of goods, cash and services:
~ to Foothills Humane Society, for your unstinting and generous support
~ to Bonnie Brae, for your donation of both time and money, and for all you do for the animals
~to One Scrappy Chick, for the myriad and endless stream of supplies necessary to mount this show, and for your incredible patience with us
~ to John Hovendon of the John Hovendon Law Firm, for your extraordinary patience in allowing Emmy to conduct Po’Kitties business in the office, and for your generosity in allowing her to spend so much time out of the office on Po’Kitties business over these past several months
~ to Renee Duval of Four Winds Florist, for exemplary and delicious catering services - the food was incredible!
~ to Anna Lattanzio, for organizing and serving the drinks and goodies
~ to Dr. Thomas Maiolo and the Fearless Staff at Landrum Vet Hospital – We Couldn’t Do It Without You!
~ and to Red Clover Gallery, for your very generous donation of the use of your gorgeous and elegant facility, as well as the time and talents of your incredible staff. To say thank you isn’t enough. Your support has meant the world to us, and has made this event possible. You are the BEST.
...and a very special thank you to our tee shirt Sales Star, Makayla Briggs! She sold $200.00 worth of Po'Kitties tee shirts in three hours! A new world record!
Makayla is the Po'Kitties Student Representative at Landrum Elementary School.
Best Cat Adopted from FHS - $50 donated by Sue Watson of Edward Jones in Lynn
1st Jewelie by Shawn Matthew
2nd Tabit by Glen Reese
3rd Snap by Angela McDaniel
Best Dog Adopted from FHS – $50 donated by James & Christine Hume
1st Buddy by Lani Hasselbring
2nd Misty Breena by Kate Pittman
3rd Willow by Katie Malone
Best Dressed – Gorgeous handmade Jewelry donated by Anna Lattanzio of A Design
1st Remmie by Aleah Wicks
2nd Gracey by Rima Johnson
3rd Albert by Paula Petty Dotson
Best Friends – Wall hanging, Architectural Warehouse
1st Midnight & Marmalade by Anna Latttanzio
2nd Daisy & Louie by Gail Benner
3rd Bogey & Katey by Rhonda Russell
Birds of a Feather – A Basket of 5 Fine Wines donated by Bird Mountain Market
1st Corkey the Quail: “Hatching Day” by Megan Gibbs
2nd Goosie Rue by Paula Linman
3rd Bam-Bam, the heathen conure by Nancy Pemberton
Chorus – Framed Kitty Art donated by Green River Framing & Gallery
1st Cleo by D.L. Williams
2nd Calf by Ellen Van Vlaenderen
3rd Liam by Richard Yurko
Christmas Cheer - $25 gift certificate donated by Fox Hollow Antiques
1st Allie by Megan Gibbs
2nd Rascal by Amy Correll
3rd Precious by Kim Bridwell
Class Reunion - $100 gift certificate donated by the Frog & Swan
1st Menagerie by Christine Hume
2nd Max, Chiba, Shadow & Russell by Catherine
Ross
3rd Willow, Ziggy, Pepe, & Yoda by Katie Malone
Cute Faces in Unique Places
Cute Faces - A Gift Certificate for a cut and blow dry donated by Lovely Lady Styling Salon, lotions donated by Tryon Therapeutic Massage, and a dog grooming bag donated by Lacyloos
1st Rocky by Merilyn Field
2nd Remmie by Aleah Wicks
3rd Willie B. by Betty Ann Foster
Unique Places - $25 gift certificate donated by Giardini Gardens
1st Saints by Ellen Van Vlaerenden
2nd Zippy (doll house) by Bertie Phayer
3rd Pocketful of Kittens by Ellen Van Vlaerenden
Delightful Dogs – $50 donated by Landrum Drug Store
1st Lucy by Shannon Slater
2nd Jada by Cheryl Cooper
3rd Suzie E. Trouble by Michael Doty
Doggie Faces - Beautiful Dog basket donated by James and Christine Hume
1st Rocky by Scott Allen
2nd Barker by Julz Hacker
3rd Misty Breena by Kate Pittman
Fantastic Feline – $50 donated by The Po’Kitties Committee
1st Squeak by Peggy Hughes
2nd Annie by Kim Bridwell
3rd Queenie by Stuart Davidson
Feline Faces - $50 gift card donated by Larkin’s Carolina Grill
1st Soxx by Myron Stokes
2nd Squeak by Peggy Hughes
3rd Millie by Jeri Fitzgerald Board
Heavenly Horses - $50 donated by Bonnie Lingerfelt
1st Bizkit by Angela McDaniel
2nd Corey “Dream Horse” by Darlene Cah
3rd Negroni by Gail Benner
In Loving Memory – A dog statue donated by Jeb’s Grooming
1st Rebound by Paul Pittman
2nd Chip by Paula Petty Dotson
3rd Bruce by Darlene Cah
Kitten Caboodle – A Kitten Caboodle Basket donated by Love on a Leash
1st Cleo, Olive & P.B. by D.L. Williams
2nd Biscuit by Paula Petty Dotson
3rd White Shelter Kitten by Ellen Van Vlaenderen
Looking for Trouble - $25 gift certificate donated by The Brick, who are HUGE Po’Kitties supporters, and who also donated quite a bit of advertising time on the Piedmont Pick’em Show on ESPN Radio, 1400 AM on your radio dial, and a certificate for a car wash donated by Stott’s Ford
(The first thing out of Dr. Angel Mitchell’s mouth when she saw the winning photo was “Bad Kitty!”)
1st Sammie by Megan Gibbs
2nd tie Rogue by Christine Hume
Wrigley In Your Face by Darlene Cah
3rd Annie by David Drum
Most Relaxed – The Most Relaxed Category Pets may look relaxed, but they have won real relaxation for their owners…..we have a tie for first place in the Dog Category, but due to the generosity of Betty Ann Foster of Tryon Therapeutic Massage and our generous donors, each of the two winners of the Dog Category and the winner of the Cat Category all get a 30-MINUTE HOT STONE MASSAGE at Tryon Therapeutic Massage
Dog: 1st place tie Hap by Jeanne Brittingham
Leezah & Piccolo by Kathe
Burklow
2nd Hound Puppies by Kate Pittman
3rd Moose by Beth Tucker
Cat: 1st Elka by D. L. Williams
2nd Panda by Gail Benner
3rd Smudge by David Drum
Player - A Gift Bag of Books donated by The Bookshelf (who also donated and designed an entire window to advertise this contest for Po’Kitties)
1st Charlie by Shannon Slater
2nd Beau by Ruth DiStephano (Golf, anyone?)
3rd Misty Breena by Kate Pittman
Rescued Pet - $50 donated by Madelon Wallace
1st Toughy by Elaine Harris
2nd Squirt by Kim Bridwell
3rd Xena by Christine Hume
Student
1st Jack “Wild Thang” by Brittain Hamrick - $30, a certificate donated by Buck’s Pizza, and a dog hat donated by Lacyloos
2nd Angel by Lauren Searcy - $20, an angel puzzle donated by Jr. Johnson Farm, and a gift certificate donated by Simple Simon in Tryon
3rd Smith and Ginny by Savannah Smith - $10, free lunch donated by McDonald’s, a gift certificate donated by Scoops in Columbus, and an animal clock donated by Judy Davis
Wild Things, or Not Your Everyday House Pet – A gift certificate donated by Little Mtn Farm Supply, who has been a big supporter of Po’Kitties from Day 1!
1st Tumnus by Robert Johnson
2nd Gracey by Rima Johnson
3rd French Phiolospher by Marie King
Special Awards: The Photos That Could Not Be Ignored!
Action! - lunch for two donated by Stone Soup
~ Suzie E. Trouble” at a gallop” by Michael Doty
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Before and After – $20 gift certificate donated by The Hungry Fox
~ Sparkle by Peggie Armstrong
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Indiana Jones Award – A beautiful Cat’s Cradle, handmade and donated by Faye Wilson of Sunnyview, one of our biggest supporters
~ Queenie, the orange tabby who thinks she is bigger than everything, by Stuart Davidson
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Dreamiest Greeting Card – A lunch bag with various goodies and a gift card donated by Carolina First Bank
~ Squeak by Peggy Hughes
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Kindred Spirits – $30 gift certificate donated by Landrum Hardware
~ Tumnus by Robert Johnson
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Most Peaceful – A bottle of Herding Cats wine donated by Jr. Johnson Farm
~ Nelson by D. L. Williams
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Most Patient & Sweet - a gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure donated by Jodie Hopkins of Brenda’s Shear Magic and a gift certificate for a cut and blow dry from Elaine Rizzo at Town & Country Stylon
~ Obie & Gracie by Shay Hahn
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Most Patriotic – patriotic cat statue donated by Champ the Therapy Dog
~ Queenie, the orange tabby who thinks she is bigger than everything by Stuart Davidson
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Original Po’Kitties – Gift Certificate donated by Body Sculture & Pilates Studio
~ Marley & Tosh by Christine Hume
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Pampered Pet – a dog grooming bag donated by Lacyloos
Harley by Paula Linman
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Rock Star Award – gift certificate from Brock’s Cleaners
Haddie by Cindi Staben
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Ultimate Ziggy Award – A one-hour design consult donated by Carol Swetman of Swetman Design, Inc.
Ziggy by Katie Malone
Judges Choice Ribbons went to:
Obie & Gracie by Shay Hahn
Nelson by D. L. Williams
Squeak by Peggy Hughes
Soxx by Myron Stokes
Lucy by Shannon Slater
Rocky by Scott Allen
Rebound by Paul Pittman
Rocky by Merilyn Field
WINNER OF THE
PO'KITTIES 2009 ALL PET PHOTO CONTEST
BEST IN SHOW AWARD
$100.00 donated by Lisa Elrod Anthony for Merestone Title
SQUEAK
by Peggy Hughes
WINNER OF THE
PO'KITTIES 2009 ALL PET PHOTO CONTEST VIEWERS' CHOICE AWARD
$50.00 donated by Po'Kitties Committee and a Breast Cancer Bracelet donated by Anna Lattanzio
SQUEAK
by Peggy Hughes
(wow, Peggy, guess EVERYONE loved your photo!)
Our esteemed Judges are:
~ Angel Mitchell, DVM
~ Elaine Pearsons
~ Steve Raney
......all the best!
A very special thank you to Dana Mayer, the heart and soul of Po'Kitties, and to all the incredibly hard-working members of the Po'Kitties Committee - including Joyce Allen, Virginia Barton, Judy Davis, Randy Grobe, Steve King, Catherine MacCauley, Jane Ratchford, Elaine Rizzo & Emmy Summers. And many thanks to Ashley Pobanz, our intern and Polk County Student Coordinater.
The 2009 Po’Kitties All Pet Photo Contest will be held on October 16, 2009. The deadline will be August 31, 2009. Get inspired and take some great photos of your pets, and get ready for 2009!
Mark your calendars and grab your cameras! Details announced soon!
John Hovendon Law Firm
Junior Johnson Farm
And a BIG thank you to Dr. Maiolo and the Fearless Staff at Landrum Vet --
We couldn't do it without you!!!
PLEASE SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT PO’KITTIES!

