Derby canine rescuers Claire Whitlock-Skinner and Kim Strand will be on hand at a Big Dog Huge Paws event held Saturday at Christ Community United Methodist Church.
The fundraising event, held from noon to 6 p.m., features a BBQ dinner and a live auction. In addition, dogs and their owners who participate can take part in contests including Cutest Dog, Tail Wagging, Dog Owner Look-A-Like, Dog Owner Kissing, Largest Dog and Smallest Dog.
The Derby Optimist Club will provide entertainment and moon walks.
Attendees can learn more about the rescue and meet some foster dogs from the Pratt Area Humane Society, Hutchinson Humane Society and Big Dogs Huge Paws.
There will be a Schwans truck load sale, DAV book sale, and bring-your-old-shoes fundraiser along with lots of vendors.
Many Derby organizations, including Derby Floral, Lovely Threads Embroidery, Computer Troubleshooters, K&S Liquor and the Derby Blockbuster will all be at the event.
The Derby Recreation Commission’s summertime ceramics ArtSpot class donated ceramic dog bowls and Bradley Bones donated gourmet dog bones.
David Gray Photography will be on hand for pet and family portraits and microchipping will be offered for dogs for $35.
Big Dogs Huge Paws is a non-profit organization formed in order to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home unwanted giant breed dogs that have been mistreated, neglected, abused and/or abandoned in Kansas and surrounding states.
“It’s a great way to learn about these great dogs and have the opportunity to get out with your family for the day,” Whitlock-Skinner said. “I will be great fun with lots to do.”