Rural Children and their Pets photo competition

FIRST PRIZE - Tyler Hogg, 1, of Birchwood, plays with his hens Butter and Tender. Tyler loves his...
FIRST PRIZE - Tyler Hogg, 1, of Birchwood, plays with his hens Butter and Tender. Tyler loves his pets, collecting their eggs and feeding them grain. PHOTOS: SUPPLED
Twins Briar (left) and Rosie Stevenson, 6, feed their pekin ducklings, collectively known as the...
Twins Briar (left) and Rosie Stevenson, 6, feed their pekin ducklings, collectively known as the Pip-Squeaks, in Upper Charlton.
SECOND PRIZE - Gus Henderson, 6, of Awarua, feeds his lamb Twinkle. "She is cute".
SECOND PRIZE - Gus Henderson, 6, of Awarua, feeds his lamb Twinkle. "She is cute".
Bonnie Stevenson, 9, of Lumsden, says Tuna is the best cat ever. Tuna has had lots of surgery...
Bonnie Stevenson, 9, of Lumsden, says Tuna is the best cat ever. Tuna has had lots of surgery because he got shot by duck shooters, but "he still loves coming for adventures at the river with us".
Ruby Henderson, 7, of Awarua, feeds her calf Sparkle-May. "I give her love and I care for her and...
Ruby Henderson, 7, of Awarua, feeds her calf Sparkle-May. "I give her love and I care for her and give her everything she needs. I love her."
Lockie Stock, 2, of Nightcaps, and his dog Ruby. Lockie was given Ruby for his latest birthday...
Lockie Stock, 2, of Nightcaps, and his dog Ruby. Lockie was given Ruby for his latest birthday and they have been best buddies ever since. They can often be found putting the Claas 640 to work in the back yard.
Triss the dog belongs to the Stevenson family, of Lumsden. Jax, 4, said Triss loves swimming in...
Triss the dog belongs to the Stevenson family, of Lumsden. Jax, 4, said Triss loves swimming in the Ōreti River. "I love her. She steals our food sometimes because she is smart for food."
Frieda Day, 10, of Papatowai, with her pet bunny.
Frieda Day, 10, of Papatowai, with her pet bunny.
Eve Day, 7, of Papatowai, with one of the family’s bet bunnies.
Eve Day, 7, of Papatowai, with one of the family’s bet bunnies.
Braylon Kaui, 7, of Mataura, with his pet lamb Star. Braylon asked for a black lamb for his...
Braylon Kaui, 7, of Mataura, with his pet lamb Star. Braylon asked for a black lamb for his birthday this year and his family got Star from near Otautau. "She is always hungry."

Congratulations to the winners of the photo competition Rural Children and Their Pets. First and second place-getters receive a prize from PGG Wrightson Gore. The winners will be contacted this week.  Many great photos were submitted, a selection is shown above.

 

 

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