GREENCASTLE – The 2025 Fun Dog Show, part of the Old Home Week celebrations, took place on Thursday, Aug. 7, at Greencastle-Antrim Elementary School. Held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event marked its 21st year under Cora Crider’s leadership as committee chair.
Approximately 600 attendees enjoyed the show, which featured 58 registered dogs and was sponsored by M&T Bank. Dr. Greg Hoover served as master of ceremonies, with Helen Carlson of Good Time Paws as ring master.
Judges included State Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin), Mayor Ben Thomas, District Magistrate Duane Cunningham, Chief of Police Jason Batistig, Borough Manager Emilee Little, Gracie Russell, Amber King-Reasner, Jen Crouse (B&B Grooming) and veterinarians Dr. Jerry Harness (retired), Dr. Alan Oliver (retired), Dr. Daniel Oliver and Dr. Erica Izer.
Winners by category
- Best dressed: 1. Paula Handler with Elijah (48), 2. Rosie Handler with Wren Creamer (56), 3. Gus Handler with Ranee Baker (27)
- Owner/dog look-alike: 1. Paula Handler with Elijah (48), 2. Magnus Handler with Morrison Powell, 3. Rocco Handler with River and Walker Strait
- Longest ears: 1. Harley Handler with Michelle (31), 2. Sully Handler with Belle Black (60), 3. Cali Handler with Camryn Lindsay (16)
- Most unusual: 1. Harley Handler with Michelle (31), 2. Gus Handler with Ranee Baker (27), 3. Ripley Timber Handler with Danielle Orndorff (55)
- Best trick (stupid or not): 1. Junuh Handler with Grant Rose (35), 2. Rio Handler with Grace Martin (54), 3. Lucy Handler with Amber Bostick (39)
- Smallest: 1. Milo Handler with Melody Dodson (44), 2. Remy Handler with Adella Paci-Funk (51), 3. Ace Handler with Avery Gember (10)
- Largest: 1. Captain Handler with Cherish Eby (17), 2. Nakota Handler with Shirley Martin (45), 3. Magnus Handler with Morrison Powell (42)
- Shortest tail: 1. Xia Handler with John Robeson (64), 2. Mildred Handler with Grant Rose (43), 3. Lucy Handler with Amber Bostick (39)
- Best kisser: 1. Oscar Handler with Kathy Statler (47), 2. Rio Handler with Grace Martin (54), 3. Gracie Handler with Jen Steck (26)
- Prettiest/handsomest: 1. Boone Annaston Barkdoll (15), 2. Xia Handler with John Robeson (64), 3. Leia Handler with Amy Beard (37)
- Best junior handler (14 years and under): Rio Handler with Grace Martin (54)
- Best of show: Junuh Handler with Grant Rose (35)
Intermission show
A 15-minute intermission between categories five and six featured the Franklin County 4-H Seeing Eye Puppy Club’s demonstration.
Volunteers helped
Volunteers Morgan Crider, Nancy Henry, Shirley Shatzer and Joann Williams, along with sponsors like G-A School District, Praying Time Ministries, Farmers Union Co-op and Greencastle Veterinary Hospital, supported the event.
