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Pet Show at the 71st Annual Poke Sallet Festival

June 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bring your four-legged (or feathered!) friends to the Pet Show at the 71st Annual Poke Sallet Festival — proudly sponsored by Harlan County Friends of the Shelter! 🐶🐱

📅 Saturday, June 6th
📍 Courthouse Lawn – Downtown Harlan
🕙 Registration: 10:00 AM
🐾 Showtime: 11:15 AM

🐕 Categories include:
1.) Best Dog
2.) Best Puppy
3.) Best Cat
4.) Best Kitten
5.) Friendliest
6.) Best Rescue
7.) Best Groomed
8.) Best Paw Shaker
9.) Most Obedient
10.) Most Unique/Exotic

💸 Entry is $10 per pet + $5 per additional category

This is one of the most heartwarming events at the festival — so come show off your beloved companions and cheer on all the contestants! 🌟

📸 Photos from the show may be shared on social media — so dress to impress and bring the cuteness!

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