....and so we went..........
along with LOTS OF other people. And DOGS! So MANY dogs! For someone who loves dogs like myself, this was a wonderful place to be.
Picking up my badge:
For 36 years, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has featured so many events and exhibits. There is wildlife art, music, pet adoptions,nature photography exhibits, craftsmen with everything from leather goods to jewelry and handcrafted furniture. There is an oyster roast, educational and fun activities and contests for the kids, auctions, fly fishing demos, retriever demos, and chef demonstrations. One of my favorite events is the Flight Demonstration put on by the Center for Birds of Prey with raptors like hawks, owls, and falcons. I love to watch them soar over Marion Square and see how they hunt for their food in the wild, plus I love the up close and personal look at their feathers, talons, patterns, and their gorgeous eyes!
My favorite event of the three day event is the DOCK DOGS.
Dogs of many different breeds and sizes compete in water sports in the tanks by the river. I love watching them!
Television personality and author Jack Hanna did presentations this year.
And the weather was great!--perfect time of year to visit Charleston!
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| Ladies in lovely hats |
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Check out this stylish lady!
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Here comes another one:
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| Cute outfit! |
Lots to see and do:
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Herding demonstrations
Gypsy's Mommy was a Border Collie. Seeing those floppy silky ears, the big fluffy swishy tails, and looking at those sweet faces--so familiar, so familiar....well you can imagine how I was feeling......
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This little dog was intently watching!
Toe tapping music:
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| Is this dog BEAUTIFUL or what!!? |
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Camel rides for the kids
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| Ponies ready to give rides.......and a Petting Zoo too |
As well as springy things that go up and down and up and down and bounce!
Neat things to buy:
and lots of great food!
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a look of love for his owner
Watching from the river:
Thank you for visiting with me today and come back tomorrow for my coverage of the Dock Dogs, my favorite event at SEWE!
***Thank you, SEWE, for having us! Cant wait 'til next year!***
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What a fun event for dog lovers. Were all the dogs on their best behavior? I would LOVE to see Jack Hanna...he's my hero! Hugs!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fun event! So much to see and do. The dogs are so cute and you got some great photos of them Debbi.
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT outing, Debbi! It looks like loads of fun-lots to see and do. My dad always had a border collie on the farm. They are wonderful herding animals and great pets, too. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteOh, my...how fun this must have been. I love this kind of event...
ReplyDeleteand I love all the hats..so cute. Sure enjoyed your photos, as always.
xoxo
You do such amazing things! Loved getting to see all this today!
ReplyDeleteall of this looks wonderful!! really beautiful animals, all so well cared for and happy!!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fun event.
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