Auditor John Federer announced today the kick-off of the Annual “Top Dog Contest”, co-sponsored by the Clark County Humane Society. The contest is open to all Clark County students currently in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. Contestants are asked to draw a picture of themselves and their dog or themselves and a dog that they help care for using pen, pencil, markers or paint (using 8 ½” x 11” paper). Students are to mail their picture, along with a completed entry form, to:
“Top Dog Contest”
c/o John S. Federer
Clark County Auditor
P. O. Box 1325
Springfield, OH 45501
Entries may also be hand-delivered to the Auditor’s Office at 31 N. Limestone Street, Springfield. Entries must be received by 4 p.m. November 21, 2011. The dog and student must live in Clark County and only one entry per student will be accepted.
The “Top Dog” selected will receive the “#1” heart-shaped dog tag along with prizes for their dog. The 2nd and 3rd place dogs selected will be awarded the “#2 and #3” heart-shaped dog tags.
“I am proud to continue this tradition for the youth of Clark County who take pride in their pets and the responsibilities associated with pet ownership,” Federer said. “Our judges look forward to reviewing all contestants’ pictures. This should be a fun and exciting time for all involved.”
For questions or information, please contact Jill Roller at (937) 521-1864.