Wiener Take All Races fun for all

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista About 40 wiener dogs took part in the Tenth Annual Wiener Take All Races, a fund raiser for the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. There were also two races for Wiener- Want-To-Be’s and a costume contest.
Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista About 40 wiener dogs took part in the Tenth Annual Wiener Take All Races, a fund raiser for the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. There were also two races for Wiener- Want-To-Be’s and a costume contest.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista About 40 wiener dogs took part in the Tenth Annual Wiener Take All Races, a fund raiser for the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. There were also two races for Wiener- Want-To-Be's and a costume contest.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista

About 40 wiener dogs took part in the tenth annual Wiener Take All Races, a fund raiser for the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. There were also two races for Wiener- Want-To-Be's and a costume contest.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista About 40 wiener dogs took part in the Tenth Annual Wiener Take All Races, a fund raiser for the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. There were also two races for Wiener- Want-To-Be's and a costume contest.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista A wiener pinata took part in the costume contest.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista

A wiener pinata took part in the costume contest.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista A wiener pinata took part in the costume contest.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista An unseasonable hot day at the races meant some dogs needed help to keep cool.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista

An unseasonable hot day at the races meant some dogs needed help to keep cool.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista An unseasonable hot day at the races meant some dogs needed help to keep cool.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista Some wiener dogs are lovers, not racers.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista

Some wiener dogs are lovers, not racers.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista Some wiener dogs are lovers, not racers.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista For some participants, including Kristin and Kensleigh Carpenter and their "cousin" Tobi, the costume contest was a family affair. They were one of the top three costumes.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista

For some participants, including Kristin and Kensleigh Carpenter and their "cousin," Tobi, the costume contest was a family affair. They were one of the top three costumes.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista For some participants, including Kristin and Kensleigh Carpenter and their "cousin" Tobi, the costume contest was a family affair. They were one of the top three costumes.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista Birdie, a veteran racer, leads her sister Maddie, a newcomer to the races, on the course. Birdie took second place in her heat.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista

Birdie, a veteran racer, leads her sister, Maddie, a newcomer to the races, on the course. Birdie took second place in her heat.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista The Wiener Take All Races draw participants from all over the region, but the four time champion Tahoe was once again the winner.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista

The Wiener Take All Races draw participants from all over the region, but the four-time champion Tahoe was once again the winner.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista The Wiener Take All Races draw participants from all over the region, but the four time champion Tahoe was once again the winner.

Most dogs brought along two people to help, one at the stating gate and one at the finish line.

Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista

Most dogs brought along two people to help, one at the stating gate and one at the finish line.

Most dogs brought along two people to help, one at the stating gate and one at the finish line.

General News on 09/28/2016