Woofminster 2009 is always a success. More than 200 people and 75 dogs were in Camp Ketch in Scarborough, Maine for the 4th annual Woofminster fundraiser which was held in September. The even this year was able to raise more than $5,000 for the Planet Dog Foundation.

Woofminster 2009 showcased an amateur dog show and Planet Dog cover dog challenge as including demos by service dog organizations, a raffle, face painting and other family-friendly activities. The executive director of the Planet Dog Foundation, Kristen Smith, considered the event to be a success.

“Woofminster is always a success,” Smith said. “It is a wonderful way to bring our community together for a fun afternoon that raises money for a great cause, while also giving people the opportunity to learn more about service dog programs in our area.”

The dog show has a number of challenges such as best trick, happiest dog and best mixed mutt. The winners for each category and 4 winners of the raffle competed in the cover dog challenge.

This year’s winner for the cover dog challenge was a year old terrier mix, Sadie, owned by Stephanie Fomato. As the winner, Sadie will receive a professional photo shoot and a chance to be the cover on the next Planet Dog catalog.

(photo credits: http://www.dogchannel.com)

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