Auburn Parks announces Petpalooza Dog Trot, Unleashed Pet Contest winners

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation has announced the winners of the fourth annual Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run and the Unleashed Pet Contest at Game Farm Park, held in conjunction with the Petpalooza festival last Saturday.

May 27, 2011 2:07 pm
Mark Casey captured the 5K Dog Trot for his age division with his pal
Mark Casey captured the 5K Dog Trot for his age division with his pal

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation has announced the winners of the fourth annual Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run and the Unleashed Pet Contest at Game Farm Park, held in conjunction with the Petpalooza festival last Saturday.

Participants followed a 3-kilometer (1.8 miles) or a 5-kilometer route (3.1 miles) that brought them through a neighborhood adjacent to the park and onto the White River Trail. The run started and finished in the park.

Awards were distributed to the top participant in six age categories. Winners were announced from the stage at the Petpalooza event and were presented with gift bags loaded with dog related goodies and gift certificates.

The event was hosted by the City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation and sponsored by Green River Veterinary Hospital & Laser Surgery, Sumner Vet Hospital, It’s A Dog’s World Training & Agility Center, Petco, Sterling Savings Bank, PetSmart, Fleet Feet of Bonney Lake and Primo Pet Care.

The winners of the 2011 Dog Trot Fun Run are:

3K Race:

Child (8 & under division): Kai Sorenson and Shilo (18:29)

Tween (9-12 division): Francis Morrow and Buck (18:51)

Teen (13-19 division): Abigail Blake and Frank Sinatra (23:10)

Adult (20-35 division): Christina Banham and Sadie (19:20)

Adult I (36-54 division): Dan Opitz and Toby (14:25)

Adult (55-and-older division): David Sherman and Pako (12:10)

5K Race:

Tween (9-12 division): Bradley Davis and Roxie (40:07)

Teen (13-19 division): Andrea Davis and Cooper (37:11)

Adult (20-35 division): Robert Slack and Doja (20:16)

Adult I (36-54 division): Mark Casey and Casey (19:18)

Adult (55-and-older division): Eric Larson and Tyrone (24:15)

The ‘Unleashed’ Pet Contest was open to 20 participants per category.

Following is a list of winners:

Best Pooch Smooch: Mary Black and Hachi from Federal Way

Best Voice: Isis Caney and Minnow from Sammamish

Best Pet/Owner Look-a-Like: Fern Haynes and Dan from Graham

Smallest Dog: Gloria Hurst and Izzy from Clear Lake

Best Dressed Pet: Rachel Sandt and Dakota from Federal Way

Best Pet Trick (Adult): Judy Cowden and Tamisha from Federal Way

Best Pet Trick (Child): Marissa O’Quinn and Keelee from Gig Harbor