RACINE — Billy’s Posse began in 2017 when a dog named Billy became lost in the park.
Kristin Wilson heard about Billy and learned he might be heading in her direction.
“I knew that park pretty well,” she said, “so I reached out to the owner to offer help.”
Billy was lost for exactly a month before he was caught. The people searching for Billy learned about a special trap for dogs — called a Missy Trap — from The Retrievers, a lost/stolen dog volunteer organization in Minnesota.
Billy was eventually caught with the Missy Trap and a new organization was born: Billy’s Posse, a lost/stolen dog search and recovery team.
Wilson explained what they learned was there existed a need to have an organized effort to help people find their missing or stolen dogs.
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She explained when people have a lost or stolen dog, they go into crisis-panic mode, and it is helpful to have someone to walk them through the steps they have to take, from reporting the missing dog to handing out flyers.
Kristin Wilson, left, of Caledonia and Pam Avery of Racine are two of the three stalwarts of Billy’s Posse, a group of volunteers that searches for missing dogs in Racine County.
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Fundraiser
To help fund the efforts by Billy’s Posse, members of the public and their furry companions are invited to Island Park on Saturday for the Bark in the Park pet festival and the Root River 5k run/walk.
The 5k starts at 9 a.m. while the pet festival starts at 10 a.m. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Participants may register for the walk/run at the event starting at 8 a.m. The route travels through Island, Lincoln, and Colonial Parks and participants are welcome to complete the walk/run with their dogs.
There will be a free microchip clinic. Thanks in part to PetKey.org and a private donation, there will be 300 microchips to give away. There is no prior registration for the free microchips, so those interested are encouraged to get in line early.
Those with aggressive dogs who would like to get their dogs microchipped should text the hotline to make arrangements: 262-833-7480.
There will also be children’s activities, raffles, music, a food truck, beer, vendors, a doggie costume contest, and much more. If time allows, Racine Police Department K9s will visit.
The children’s activities will include a doggie race, where kids can get down on all fours and race, along with the opportunity to make a doggie mask.
Performing will be the Cheryl McCrary Band, the former Mrs. Wisconsin Royalty International, and the Spirit Shakers. Miss Racine Maria Castillo is also expected to participate.
Rescue organizations will also be on hand with adoptable dogs. Pets of our Future, a new organization, will be giving away dog food for people who are struggling to pay for dog food.
Wilson said there will be raffle baskets, tickets for Milwaukee Admiral games, and gift certificates to area restaurants. She was particularly excited about a signed football from the 2021 Green Bay Packers, which will be raffled off.
Posse
Wilson explained the fundraiser will benefit Billy’s Posse as finding lost dogs can be expensive, especially with the cost of gas being what it is.
“There are some folks who have more time than money,” she said. “If we can help them put gas in the tank, they can help find lost dogs.”
That’s an important point because there is a certain amount of driving around that is involved in finding lost dogs as well as posting flyers.
There are other expenses that people might not think about, such as non-profit insurance.
Wilson said the insurance is important because a volunteer might get injured on a search, not just from a dog bite, but also as they search semi-wild areas.
It also helps the organization with the purchase of materials to make a Missy Trap.
Wilson said a dog that has been lost for a while will go into survival mode and become somewhat fearful, even running from their owners, making Missy Traps a necessity. Billy’s Posse has traps to catch a variety of dogs, from a five-pound dog to a mastiff.
“We have every kind of trap you can imagine,” she said.
The organization can also utilize cellular trail cameras to help find dogs that go missing in specific areas. To date, they have twelve cameras that require a data plan that can be very expensive.
More information
The money raised from Bark in the Park will go towards offsetting these expenses, but community members may also make donations on the organization’s website: BillysPosse.com
To register for the Root River 5k online, visit 5kevents.raceentry.com/root-river-5k-runwalk-racine-wi/race-information
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A handler guides Striker, a Samoyed, as they compete in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday in Tarrytown, N.Y. Striker won the group.
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Striker, a Samoyed, in the Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday in Tarrytown, N.Y. Trumpet, a bloodhound won Best in Show.
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Striker, a Samoyed, in the Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday in Tarrytown, N.Y. Trumpet, a bloodhound won Best in Show.
Westminster Dog Show
Striker, a Samoyed, competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday in Tarrytown, N.Y. Striker won the group.
Westminster Dog Show
Striker, a Samoyed, competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday in Tarrytown, N.Y. Striker won the group.
Westminster Dog Show
Striker, a Samoyed, competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday in Tarrytown, N.Y. Striker won the group.
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Laura King, poses for a photo with Striker, the two-time Samoyed finalist at the Westminster Dog Show, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Milan.
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Laura King, pets Striker, the two-time Samoyed finalist at the Westminster Dog Show, as she talks about her time as his handler, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Milan.
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Laura King, poses for a photo Friday, June 24, 2022, with Truman, left, and Striker, the two-time Samoyed finalist at the Westminster Dog Show.
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Laura King, poses for a photo with Striker, the two-time Samoyed finalist at the Westminster Dog Show, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Milan.
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Laura King, poses for a photo with Striker, the two-time Samoyed finalist at the Westminster Dog Show, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Milan.
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Laura King, poses for a photo with Striker, the two-time Samoyed finalist at the Westminster Dog Show, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Milan.
Westminster Dog Show
Madison, the Brittany, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Madison came in second overall in the Jump Height Competition for the 16″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Verb, the Border Collie, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Verb came in sixth overall in the Jump Height Competition for the 20″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Verb, the Border Collie, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Verb came in sixth overall in the Jump Height Competition for the 20″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Cady, the Australian Cattle Dog, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Cady came in third overall in the Jump Height Competition for the 20″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Katie, the Vizsla, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Katie came in ninth overall in the Jump Height Competition for the 20″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
O’Neill, the Portuguese Water Dog, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. O’Neill came in eighth overall in the Jump Height Competition for the 20″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
O’Neill, the Portuguese Water Dog, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. O’Neill came in eighth overall in the Jump Height Competition for the 20″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Doppler, the German Shorthaired Pointer, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Doppler, the German Shorthaired Pointer, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Doppler, the German Shorthaired Pointer, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Phoenix, the Boxer, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Phoenix, the Boxer, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Atty, the Dalmatian, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Atty, the Dalmatian, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Atty, the Dalmatian, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Atty, the Dalmatian, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Kira, the Belgian Tervuren, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Kira came in fourth in the Jump Height Competition in the 24″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Kira, the Belgian Tervuren, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Kira came in fourth in the Jump Height Competition in the 24″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Tempo, the Irish Setter, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Tempo came in third in the Jump Height Competition in the 24″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Tempo, the Irish Setter, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Tempo came in third in the Jump Height Competition in the 24″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Samoyeds compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)
Westminster Dog Show
Otis, a bullmastiff, relaxes after competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)
Westminster Dog Show
Bonnie, a Brittany, plays with owner and handler Dr. Jessica Sielawa, of Syracuse, N.Y., after competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)
Westminster Dog Show
Shambhu, the Poodle, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Shambu came in eighth in the Jump Height Competition in the 24″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Journey, the Weimaraner, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Journey, the Weimaraner, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Calgary, the Weimaraner, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Calgary, the Weimaraner, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Duke, the Berger Picard, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Phipps, the Pooble, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Tempo, the Irish Setter, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Tempo came in third in the Jump Height Competition in the 24″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Kira, the Belgian Tervuren, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Kira came in fourth in the Jump Height Competition in the 24″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Mac, the Border Collie, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Mac, the Border Collie, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Mulligan, the Golden Retriever, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Mulligan finished sixth in the Jump Height Competition in the 24″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Riptide, the Golden Retriever, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Eli, the German Shorthaired Pointer, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Eli, the German Shorthaired Pointer, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Eli, the German Shorthaired Pointer, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Siri, the German Shepherd Dog, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Siri came in seventh in the Jump Height Competition in the 24″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Cannon, the Boxer, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Walter, the Boxer, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the 146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Shambhu, the Poodle, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Shambhu finished eighth in the Jump Height Competition in the 24″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Westminster Dog Show
Dogues de Bordeaux compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)
Westminster Dog Show
Belle, an English setter, competes in the sporting group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Belle won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Belle, an English setter, competes in the sporting group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Belle won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Belle, an English setter, competes in the sporting group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Belle won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
An A.S.C.O.B cocker spaniel competes in the sporting group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Belle, an English Setter, won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Belle, an English setter, competes in the sporting group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Belle won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Belle, an English setter, arrives to compete in the sporting group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Belle won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Striker, a Samoyed, competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Striker won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Striker, a Samoyed, competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Striker won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
A handler guides Striker, a Samoyed, as they compete in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Striker won the group.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Striker, a Samoyed, competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Striker won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
A Komondor competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
A Siberian husky competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
A Tibetan mastiff competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Striker, a Samoyed, won the group.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
MM, a Lakeland terrier, competes in the terrier group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. MM won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Striker, a Samoyed, competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Striker won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
A great Dane competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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MM, a lakeland terrier, competes in the terrier group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. MM won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
MM, a lakeland terrier, competes in the terrier group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. MM won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
MM, a lakeland terrier, competes in the terrier group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. MM won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
A handler celebrates with MM, a lakeland terrier, after winning the terrier group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Trumpet, a bloodhound, competes for Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Trumpet won the title. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Trumpet, a bloodhound, competes for Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Trumpet won the title. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Trumpet, a bloodhound poses for photographs after winning Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Trumpet, a bloodhound competes in the Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Trumpet won Best in Show. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Trumpet, a bloodhound, poses for photos after winning best in show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Trumpet, a bloodhound, competes for best in show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Trumpet won the title. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Trumpet, a bloodhound, competes for best in show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Trumpet won the title. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Winston, a French bulldog, competes for best in show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Winston, a French bulldog, competes for best in show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Winston, a French bulldog, competes for Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Winston, a French bulldog, competes for best in show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Hollywood, a Maltese, competes for best in show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
River, a German shepherd, competes for best in show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
The wrinkles in Trumpet, a bloodhound, winner of the146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, are seen during a news conference at Tavern on the Green, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
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Trumpet, a bloodhound, after winning Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Best in show judge, Dr. Don Sturz, at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Trumpet, a bloodhound won Best in Show. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
A Russell Terrier competes in the terrier group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
A Skye terrier competes in the terrier group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. MM a lakeland terrier won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Sealyham Terrier competes in the terrier group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. MM a lakeland terrier won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Heather Helmer poses for photographs with Trumpet, a bloodhound, after Trumpet won Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
Skye terrier competes in the terrier group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. MM a lakeland terrier won the group. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
A Russell Terrier competes in the terrier group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Belle, an English Setter, competes in the Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Trumpet, a bloodhound won Best in Show. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Belle, an English Setter, competes in the Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Trumpet, a bloodhound won Best in Show. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Dog Show
A Rottweiler watches as a junior handler stumbles while competing at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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River, a German shepard competes in the Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Westminster Kennel Club Winner visits the Empire State Building
Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show winner Trumpet the bloodhound and his handler, co-owner and co-breeder Heather Buehner, who also goes by Heather Helmer, visit the Empire State Building on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Westminster Kennel Club Winner visits the Empire State Building
Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show winner Trumpet the Bloodhound and his handler, co-owner and co-breeder Heather Buehner visit the Empire State Building on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
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