{"id":71717,"date":"2016-08-03T16:18:32","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T20:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=71717"},"modified":"2016-08-02T20:22:06","modified_gmt":"2016-08-03T00:22:06","slug":"pet-photo-contest-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=71717","title":{"rendered":"Pet Photo Contest Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pet<\/a>English Bulldog Ruby celebrated her victory in the 2016 Rome Sentinel Pet of the Year contest in style \u2014\u00a0overseeing the Sentinel\u2019s $3,000 donation to the Rome Humane Society on June 10<\/span><\/span> and making plans, no doubt, to put her prize pack to good use.<\/p>\n

Ruby took home the top prize after fetching 765 votes, edging out fellow bulldog Brutie, who claimed second place with 724 votes.<\/p>\n

The top 10 vote-getters in the contest were:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ruby, first place, 765 votes;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Brutie, second place, 724 votes;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Oscar, third place, 705 votes;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Buster, fourth, 560 votes;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pablo, fifth, 538 votes;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wesley, sixth, 260 votes;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Beezer and Beatrix, seventh, 224 votes;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jude and Penny, eighth, 210 votes;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Benjamin and Maxwell, ninth, 183 votes; and<\/p>\n

\u2022 Marshall, tenth, 157 votes.<\/p>\n

In all, a total of 6,100 votes were cast \u2014 with the big winner being the Humane Society of Rome and the animals it serves.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Humane Society of Rome is extremely appreciative of the generous check presented by the Rome Sentinel,\u201d Humane Society President Lynn Rosen said, adding that \u201cThey have graciously supported our organization for many, many years.\u201d<\/p>\n

The money will be used to rebuild the shelter\u2019s puppy corral, the Humane Society president added.<\/p>\n

After construction is complete, the new corral have higher walls to keep the puppies secure, and will provide more shade in warmer weather. The corral will also have a protected area for food and water.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis corral is important because the puppies need a large area to run freely for their daily exercise,\u201d Rosen said. \u201cIt also gives them socialization skills as they interact with other dogs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The public benefits from the shelter, as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt gives them a chance to observe the puppys\u2019 individual personalities and showcases them for adoption purposes,\u201d Rosen said. \u201cThis is much more beneficial than having the public view them inside of their cages.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Sentinel also showcases animals for adoption in the popular weekly column \u201cWinston\u2019s Pet Personals.\u201d These animals are also available for viewing at\u00a0www.humanesocietyrome.com<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0www.petfinder.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The donation is part of the Sentinel\u2019s ongoing efforts to support the Rome community. The Sentinel also supports the American Cancer Society. Each October they produce a special edition detailing efforts to combat breast cancer. Proceeds from advertising sales of the special edition are given to the society to benefit cancer research.<\/p>\n

Doggy paradise<\/p>\n

Ruby made out OK herself in the competition, winning a free nail trimming at Doggy D\u2019Zynes, while her owner, Kathyrn Bambury of Croton Street won several prizes.<\/p>\n

Those prizes included a $50 gift certificate to Kekis Service Station, $25 for Runnings Department Store, $25 to Eddie\u2019s Paramount Diner and $25 for Edible Arrangements.<\/p>\n

Ruby has given Kathryn seven years of companionship that cannot be measured by a dollar amount, although frugal spending did mark the beginning of their friendship.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy mother called me and told me about Ruby, and when I saw her I had to have her,\u201d Bambry said. \u201cI had to watch my money I earned during my summer job, which I did.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ruby is so-named because of the red-and-white color of her fur. She is a steady companion to Bambury, who often takes her on walks and who doesn\u2019t mind when Ruby\u2019s playfulness extends beyond just the two of them.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe enjoys chasing squirrels and birds, she\u2019s a lot of fun,\u201d Bambury said.<\/p>\n

Ruby has a brother, Denaro, with whom she visits occasionally. She often keeps her own family busy with her quirks.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe snores, but it is kind of soothing when you get used to it, Bambury said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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