All of the Campers circled the Great Courtyard three times,
leading or carrying their pets.
Once the Parade was finished, they settled down and waited for the judges
to wander amongst the pets and mark them each for
grooming, behavior, tricks, and of course personality.
Who will get the First Place Ribbon?
Many thanks to our Judges
Professor Hagrid
Hitty June
Mrs. Hestia Tea
The girls wait nervously with their Jungle Pets.
"I think your giraffe will win, he has such dark spots," says
Hitty Colleen.
"Oh, no, I think your giraffe will win, he has such a cool neck!"
says Hitty Elizabeth Ann.
Maybe yes, maybe no...but they are both convinced Hitty Babinga's wart
hog will win.
"Are you sure these skunks are fixed not to spray?" asks
Birdie. "I think I am catching a faint whiff....!"
"It's just imagination," assures Hitty Mary Patty.
"Come on, sweetie," coaxes Isabelle. "She won't bite!"
(As I look, I wonder if she means the poodle or the bitty!)
Roy introduces his "bird" to Baby Hittys fishies.
"Don't worry, Baby Hitty, he doesn't eat fish!" assures Roy.
There is a preponderance of cats at the AGA!
"He's the original Hungry Hippo," says Hitty Virginia.
"So, is this a Norwegian Ridgeback?" asks Hagrid, enviously.
Hitty Reiko holds onto the cage for dear life.
She had totally forgotten Hagrid's fascination with dragons!
"Yes, and he's trained to do tricks, too!" enthuses Hitty
Prudence.
Heiroberto quietly waits his turn.
Merryn keeps Mr. Quackers out of the way
of the puppies. It wouldn't do to have a fight!
Bitty boy Bobby is enjoying the puppies and has no
idea there is a judging of any kind going on!
Hitty Coal gives her pig a final wipedown with her hankie.
"I'm not sure but what I don't think your pink piggie is cuter!"
she exclaims.
Hitty Rachelle secretly agrees.
Woof! This is a crock of no fun at all. I can't believe I had to
have a
doggy bath today just to sit around here and look pretty.
Woof! I agree. But just be patient. It'll get a lot better when they
start eating and drop all those hotdogs and stuff!
Yeah--that'll by cool! Woof!
"Ok," calls Hitty Petal. "I'm winching her down now!
Watch out for Hippety-Hoppety Bunny!"
"You really shouldn't let them winch you up here and then
leave you, dear," says Miss Figg.
"But the view is cool!"