Dog owners raise funds for food bank

Anna Pallister, a seventh-grader, hosted the "Fight Childhood Hunger" Fun Day at Thompson Falls Dog Park Saturday, April 21. The event was open to the community to bring their dogs. Each dog was given a number so others could vote for them in six different categories. There were various prizes to win for each of the categories that included "Waggiest Tail," "Most Pawpular" or "Best Trick."

Owners and their dogs who have had some experience with agility got to show off their talents and demonstrate how to run the obstacles in the course. The course was then opened to those who didn't have as much experience, and owners could explore the agility course with their dogs and get help from members of the Sanders County Dog Training Club.

Pallister sold raffle tickets for an inflatable paddleboard as well as took donations. She explained that the food bank prefers cash donations, so they can purchase fresh products to have available. Pallister was chosen for the Governor's Youth Council because of her experience and community service. She has participated in 4-H for almost eight years, has helped with highway cleanups. She has also volunteered her time with local senior citizens and served on her student council. Anna raised $1,027 for the event, exceeding her goal of $1000.

There was a total of 30 dogs that registered for the agility day. Any dog was welcome as long as they were not aggressive and on a leash at the event. The Sanders County Dog Training Club will be holding agility classes for both kids and adults this summer in June. The agility classes will be $40 for eight weeks of training.