- October 21, 2019
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Owners give their dogs a pep talk before their individual races.
Belinda Ream gives Chloe a pep talk before her run.
Referees kept the races operating smoothly.
The crowd joins Belinda Ream in cheering Chloe on as she takes the lead.
Deb Bromley announces the next heat in the Chihuahua races.
The next heat begins.
Making friends is better than racing toward the finish line.
Owners give their dogs a pep talk before their individual races.
This pooch has its eyes on the prize.
Hopeful owners cheer on their dogs.
Owners give their dogs a pep talk before their individual races.
Ralph Malfetano and his wonder dog, Lily, await their turn in the Chihuahua races.
Tori Verhoff reacts when Bodi receives a first-place sash of red roses.
Top dogs are Peanut in third place, with Mackenzie Wiler, left; Chloe in second place, with Kevin and Belinda Ream; and Bodi in first place, with Tori and Eric Verhoff.
The runners had names like Quesadilla, Chi Chi and Sir Charles Barkley. Several were dressed in sombreros and superhero costumes. Some were destined to win; others were content to sniff and make new friends.
The Crooked Can Brewing Company held its second Derby de Mayo Chihuahua Run on Saturday, May 5, and there was quite a crowd there to witness the fun.
Chihuahuas of all shapes and sizes — and their eager owners — vied for the top prize of a $50 Crooked Can gift card, a dog-sized sash of red roses and other goodies.
The $10 entry fee went to A Cause 4 Paws Rescue and adoption organization in Orlando.
