Lompoc Is Goin' To The Dogs

When I was young my Mom and Dad recited a poem about how "things were going to the dogs" originally if something was "goin' to the dogs" it was a bad thing, but for Lompoc it is a real boon. The American Kennel Club's Dog Show is at Ryon Park This Weekend. The story goes that a local Couple, who were Dog Fanciers, traveled the country to go to varies dog shows. They campaigned to bring a dog show to Lompoc. They were successful and since 1971, Lompoc has hosted a national dog show. Tonight, the Old Town Market was saluting our four-legged friends with it's own "Family Fun Dog Show" with silly catagories like smallest or largest; Best dressed and Owner/pet dress alike. Also dog owners highlighted thier pets tricks. Petsmart had samples and games to raise awareness and money for VIVA and CAPA. At the Historical Society's Table we were trying to get the word out that there is an open house at the Fabing/McKay/Spanne House,tomorrow (July 28th) from 10am to 1pm. I'll be there trying to find out who the couple were that was so instrumental in bringing the Dog Show to Lompoc and why if for 41 years the event has been held here that the Lompoc Record reported that this is 54th and 55th Annual Show? Intriguing questions to be sure; but there is no question why Lompoc is a ideal place to be if you have to wear a fur coat in July. I bet the dogs are luvin' Lompoc. You know I do.