Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries invites you and your best friend to show off! The 2nd annual Show fundraiser celebrates dogs of all breeds/mixes, sizes, ages and abilities. It’s scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Grand Canyon Veterinary Clinic’s grounds at 11765 Route 6, Wellsboro (across from Weis).

“We’re incredibly excited to bring back this fundraiser to benefit the lost, abandoned and at-risk animals we assist through Second Chance,” said Jim Howe, Second Chance’s board president. “Last year was so much fun for both dogs and people.”

The Show Off is centered around a series of competitions for dogs and their owners, with categories such as “Tiny Show-Offs,” “Still-Got-It-Seniors,” “Fetch-Crazed,” and “Who You Calling Dog?” Four categories with three to five events each are held back-to-back throughout the day, culminating with doggie fashion shows. Each event will be individually judged with prizes for the winner.

Registration is $20 before Sept. 1 or $25 after for a dog’s first event. Each additional event is $5, up to four events total per dog. The first 50 entrants receive an event T-shirt and matching dog bandana, both subject to availability. For more information on the competition and to register, visit www.secondchanceas.org/show-off.

“Though the canine competitions are the main draw of the day, there will be so much more to do, whether you own a dog or not,” said Howe. “We’ll be grilling up hot dogs and offering pup cups. We already have local vendors committed, as well as lots of fun activities for both kids and dogs to round out the day. This will really be an amazing chance for dogs and people who love dogs to gather, all to help local animals in need.”