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

1^st   Jewelie by Shawn Matthew

2^nd  Tabit by Glen Reese

3^rd   Snap by Angela McDaniel

Best Dog Adopted from FHS – $50 donated by James & Christine Hume

1^st   Buddy by Lani Hasselbring

2^nd  Misty Breena by Kate Pittman

3^rd  Willow by Katie Malone

Best Dressed – Gorgeous handmade Jewelry donated by Anna Lattanzio of A Design

1^st  Remmie by Aleah Wicks

2^nd  Gracey by Rima Johnson

3^rd  Albert by Paula Petty Dotson

Best Friends – Wall hanging, Architectural Warehouse    

            1^st   Midnight & Marmalade by Anna Latttanzio

            2^nd  Daisy & Louie by Gail Benner

            3^rd   Bogey & Katey by Rhonda Russell

Birds of a Feather – A Basket of 5 Fine Wines donated by Bird Mountain Market

            1^st    Corkey the Quail: “Hatching Day” by Megan Gibbs

            2^nd    Goosie Rue by Paula Linman

            3^rd    Bam-Bam, the heathen conure by Nancy Pemberton

Chorus – Framed Kitty Art donated by Green River Framing & Gallery

1^st    Cleo by D.L. Williams

2^nd   Calf by Ellen Van Vlaenderen

3^rd    Liam by Richard Yurko

Christmas Cheer - $25 gift certificate donated by Fox Hollow Antiques

            1^st   Allie by Megan Gibbs

            2^nd   Rascal by Amy Correll

            3^rd   Precious by Kim Bridwell

Class Reunion - $100 gift certificate donated by the Frog & Swan

            1^st   Menagerie by Christine Hume

            2^nd   Max, Chiba, Shadow & Russell by Catherine

                                                                                        Ross

            3^rd   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

    1^st    Rocky by Merilyn Field  

                        2^nd   Remmie by Aleah Wicks

                        3^rd   Willie B. by Betty Ann Foster

            Unique Places -  $25 gift certificate donated by Giardini Gardens

                        1^st    Saints by Ellen Van Vlaerenden

                        2^nd   Zippy (doll house) by Bertie Phayer

                        3^rd   Pocketful of Kittens by Ellen Van Vlaerenden

Delightful Dogs –  $50 donated by Landrum Drug Store   

            1^st    Lucy by Shannon Slater

            2^nd   Jada by Cheryl Cooper

            3^rd   Suzie E. Trouble by Michael Doty

Doggie Faces - Beautiful Dog basket donated by James and Christine Hume

            1^st    Rocky by Scott Allen

            2^nd   Barker by Julz Hacker

            3^rd   Misty Breena by Kate Pittman

Fantastic Feline – $50 donated by The Po’Kitties Committee

            1^st    Squeak by Peggy Hughes 

            2^nd   Annie by Kim Bridwell

            3^rd    Queenie by Stuart Davidson

Feline Faces - $50 gift card donated by Larkin’s Carolina Grill

            1^st    Soxx by Myron Stokes

            2^nd   Squeak by Peggy Hughes

            3^rd    Millie by Jeri Fitzgerald Board

Heavenly Horses - $50 donated by Bonnie Lingerfelt

            1^st   Bizkit by Angela McDaniel

            2^nd  Corey “Dream Horse” by Darlene Cah

            3^rd   Negroni by Gail Benner

In Loving Memory – A dog statue donated by Jeb’s Grooming

            1^st    Rebound by Paul Pittman

            2^nd   Chip by Paula Petty Dotson

            3^rd   Bruce by Darlene Cah

Kitten Caboodle –  A Kitten Caboodle Basket donated by Love on a Leash 

            1^st   Cleo, Olive & P.B. by D.L. Williams

            2^nd   Biscuit by Paula Petty Dotson

            3^rd   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!”)

            1^st  Sammie by Megan Gibbs

            2^nd tie   Rogue by Christine Hume

                          Wrigley In Your Face by Darlene Cah

            3^rd  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:  1^st place tie Hap by Jeanne Brittingham

                                           Leezah & Piccolo by Kathe

                                                                             Burklow

                     2^nd   Hound Puppies by Kate Pittman

                     3^rd   Moose by Beth Tucker

            Cat: 1^st    Elka by D. L. Williams

                     2^nd   Panda by Gail Benner

                     3^rd   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)     

            1^st   Charlie by Shannon Slater

            2^nd   Beau by Ruth DiStephano (Golf, anyone?)

            3^rd   Misty Breena by Kate Pittman

Rescued Pet - $50 donated by Madelon Wallace 

            1^st   Toughy by Elaine Harris

            2^nd  Squirt by Kim Bridwell

            3^rd   Xena by Christine Hume

Student

            1^st    Jack “Wild Thang” by Brittain Hamrick - $30, a certificate donated by Buck’s Pizza, and a dog hat donated by Lacyloos

            2^nd   Angel by Lauren Searcy  - $20, an angel puzzle donated by Jr. Johnson Farm, and a gift certificate donated by Simple Simon in Tryon

            3^rd   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!

            1^st    Tumnus by Robert Johnson

            2^nd   Gracey by Rima Johnson

            3^rd    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

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

Our esteemed Judges are:

   ~ Angel Mitchell, DVM

   ~ Elaine Pearsons

   ~ Steve Raney

......all the best!