Nancy Ronan exhibits off the talents of Comet from Bright Spot Therapy Dogs in the course of the intelligent canine methods portion of the Volunteers in Northampton Schools’ sixteenth annual “March Forth With Your Dog: Not Your Typical Dog Show” on the Northampton High School gymnasium.
STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE
An enthusiastic crowd of canine lovers and their house owners and admirers welcomed the sixteenth annual Volunteers in Northampton Schools Dog Show again on March 2 after a hiatus in the course of the pandemic. The board of administrators of VINS appreciates all who attended in addition to the over 80 native businesses and 40 volunteers who made the present potential. Proceeds from the present fund the VINS program. Coordinator Candy Tauscher, recruits, trains, and locations about 80 volunteers annually in district public colleges. These volunteers assist convey the serving to arms and hearts of the group into colleges to assist college employees and improve scholar studying. Contact [email protected] for details about turning into a VINS volunteer.
The VINS Dog Show is designed for households and pals to get pleasure from a free enjoyable afternoon. The dogs carried out admirably in classes like “Best Dressed,” “Clever Canine Tricks,” and “Best Smile.” Ribbons had been awarded to youth and grownup canine house owners. The “Parade of the Dogs” led by Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra kicked off the present. Rising to the problem of judging this “Not Your Typical Dog Show” had been Northampton School Superintendent Dr. Portia Bonner, JFK Principal Lauren Marien and School Committee Vice Chair Gwen Agna. They made certain each canine and proprietor felt like a star. Master of Ceremonies Max Hartley saved everybody engaged and laughing. We hope to see you at subsequent 12 months’s present on the primary Saturday in March 2025!
Margie Riddle, president, Volunteers in Northampton Schools, Inc.
Leeds
