Companion Animal Challenge Entries Due Feb. 16

Intermediate Team Demonstration champions at the 2017 Companion Animal Challenge.
Intermediate Team Demonstration champions at the 2017 Companion Animal Challenge.

The third 4-H Companion Animal Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 10 at the Animal Science Complex on UNL East Campus (same date as 4-H Horse Stampede). It provides youth ages 8–18 a chance to participate in a variety of contests which do not require animals, but allow youth to learn more about their dog, cat, rabbit or other companion animals.

Contests include:
• Demonstrations
• Photography and art contests
• Dog quiz bowl
• Dog skill-a-thon

Lancaster County 4-H Council will pay the contest entry fees for Lancaster County 4-H’ers. Entry forms are due to the Extension office no later than Feb. 16. T-shirts may be pre-ordered for $5. Box lunches will be available for $8 and must be pre-ordered. More information and entry forms are available at https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/challenge