CANTON – A chicken, guinea pigs, hamster, kittens, sand several dogs, as well as a toy elephant, were shown at the Children’s Pet Show Thursday, July 28.

A dozen families brought their pets to the show. Each pet received a ribbon, and every child was given a prize.

The event was sponsored by the Canton Free Library Summer Reading Program. It was supported by the Friends of the Canton Free Library and the St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau.

The pet show was held in the First Presbyterian Church, rather than the Canton Village Park, due to rain.

Valerie White, Youth Services Specialist for the Canton library, organized the pet show.

“It has become a beloved event, closing out the library’s annual Summer Reading Program for years,” said White.

 [img_assist|nid=324119|title=Emelda LaShomb shows her dog, Axel, at Canton Free Library’s Children’s Pet Show July 28. Emelda says Axel is special because he is fluffy and is in training to be a service dog. NCNow photo|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=474|height=900]

[img_assist|nid=324120|title=Aliyah Hitchman, holding her dog, Sydney, at the Children’s Pet Show, says the best thing about her pet is her personality. Canton Free Library sponsored the July 28 event. NCNow photo|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=584|height=900]

[img_assist|nid=324122|title=Addie, Kaya, Coura, Ena, and Lauren Diop showed their dog, Milo, at the Canton Free Library’s Children’s Pet Show July 28. They say he loves them, plays with them, likes to lick their faces, and helps them feel better when they aren’t feeling well. NCNow |desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=845|height=900]

[img_assist|nid=324124|title=Fluffy, a small hamster, climbs up Annabel Driggers at Canton Free Library’s Children’s Pet Show July 28. Annabel say Fluffy is special because he snuggles with her. NCNow photo|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=622|height=900]

[img_assist|nid=324126|title=Elizabeth, Kathryn and Ava Fitzgerald bring their dog, Maisie, to Canton Free Library’s Children’s Pet Show July 28. The girls say Maisie is cute, and likes to go for walks. NCNow photo|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=875|height=900]

[img_assist|nid=324127|title=Charleton Mock holds one of his two guinea pigs, Chip and Chink, at Canton Free Library’s Children’s Pet Show July 28. He said his pets are fluffy, fast and he likes their eyes and the funny noises they make. NCNow photo|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=582|height=900]

[img_assist|nid=324129|title=Jackson Hill, and his mother Dana, attend the Canton Free Library’s Children’s Pet Show with their dog, Levi, on July 28. Jackson said his favorite thing to do with Levi is snuggling on the couch and throwing the ball in the yard with him. NCNow photo|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=665|height=900]

[img_assist|nid=324130|title=Makenzie LaShomb holds one of her three kittens for Kathryn and Elizabeth Fitzgerald,and Jackson Hill to pet at Canton Free Library’s Children’s Pet Show July 28. NCNow photo|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=1198|height=900]

[img_assist|nid=324133|title=Maya Townsend and her dog, Sophie, attend the Canton Free Library’s Children’s Pet Show July 28. Maya said her favorite thing about Sophie is that she helped her learn to play lacrosse by fetching balls. NCNow photo|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=574|height=900]

[img_assist|nid=324136|title=Rohan Narula holds his plush animal, Gajendra, to show at Canton Free Library’s Children’s Pet Show July 28. Rohan says his elephant toy is a devotee of Lord Vishnu. NCNow photo|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=551|height=900]

[img_assist|nid=324137|title=Stella Woodruff cuddles with her dog, Phoenix, at the Canton Free Library’s Children’s Pet Show July 28. Stella says Phoenix is funny and does everything she asks him to do. NCNow photo|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=619|height=900]