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MILK-BONE SEEKING FACE OF 100TH ANNIVERSARY SPOKESDOG

Does your dog have what it takes to be the face of Milk-Bone dog biscuits? In celebration of the brand's 100th anniversary this year, Del Monte Pet Products is undergoing a search for the perfect canine face to represent its chewable treats.

Pet owners have until Sept. 18 to enter their furry family members in the Make a Milk-Bone Moment contest. The top 100 Milk-Bone Moments entries will be posted on www.Milk-Bone.com, and America will decide the victor. The grand-prize winner will receive a $100,000 contract to serve as the first Milk-Bone 100th Anniversary SpokesDog, plus its owner will receive a digital camera to record the year's activities. Ninety-nine runners-up also will receive a digital camera.

"For the last 100 years, Milk-Bone has been the gold standard for dog snacks," said Matthew Park, vice president of marketing for Del Monte Foods. "At Milk-Bone, we understand the special and unique bond between a dog and his or her pet parents. We are launching the Make a Milk-Bone Moment contest as a way to celebrate 100 years of special, silly, heart-warming and magical moments with our four-legged friends ... and we look forward to celebrating many more wonderful moments for years to come."

JUST IN TIME FOR EARTH DAY

Celebrate the April 22 holiday by giving your dog or cat a bubble bath with Tropiclean's pet grooming products. The latest eco-friendly innovation features biodegradable packaging made from corn.

Tropiclean products include shampoos, conditioners, colognes and deodorizers, and are formulated with a minimum of 70 percent organic ingredients.

Shampoos are formulated for puppies and dogs in scents that include citrus, tea tree, coconut and more.

Tropiclean products are available at Petco, Petland and other pet grooming supply stores.

The suggested retail price of the 20-ounce bottles ranges from $8.99 to $10.99 each.

Joseph Buck, 9, won first place in the Brazilian jiu jitsu tournament in the kids' novice division.

The North American Grappling Association is the world's largest grappling group that organizes tournaments across the United States.

NAGA Vegas was held Feb. 16 at Mojave High School.

Joseph battled his way to the first-place prize of a snakeskin-cased samurai sword twice -- in the No Gi competition and in the Gi category.

Joseph began training four months ago at Fasi Sports and represents Team Mica.

A student at Scherkenbach Elementary School, Joseph is the son of Timothy and Gina Buck of Las Vegas.

Patrick Buck, 11, won second place at the NAGA Tournament in the kids' novice division for Brazilian jiu jitsu held Feb. 16 at Mojave High School.

Despite only four months of training, he fought much older opponents.

Patrick is continuing to train for the next NAGA event in October.

Patrick is the son of Timothy and Gina Buck of Las Vegas.

Jasmin Reighn Marie Breaux, 11, had an undefeated season with her city of North Las Vegas basketball team, which plays at Silver Mesa Recreation Center.

Her team, the Regulators, also won the championship for the Mini March Madness, fourth- and fifth-grader division tournament, which was played March 29 and 31 at the Doolittle Community Center.

Jasmin is the daughter of Daniel and Tracy Breaux of North Las Vegas.

SCOUT

I am proof that a wild boy can develop a soft heart. I am a recovered feral (undomesticated) cat who used to scavenge out of trash bins for survival. But now I am a peaceful boy trying patiently to wait for a forever home where I will always know love, safely indoors all of the time. My name is Scout and I am a handsome neutered male, red tabby, 3 years young. Please adopt me today in the free-roaming Cat Condo playrooms at Nevada SPCA.

The Nevada SPCA is a no-kill animal sanctuary located at 4800 W. Dewey Drive in Las Vegas. For more information on animals featured here, visit www.nevadaspca.org, or call 873-7722.

Sin City Saint Rescue

DOLLY

Dolly is a beautiful 3-year-old Saint Bernard. She is a sweet girl who gets along with other dogs and loves attention from people. Dolly is spayed, has all of her shots and is microchipped. There is a $200 adoption fee for Dolly.

Sin City Saint Rescue is the local chapter of the Saint. Bernard Rescue Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the Saint. Bernard breed. For more information on adoption or fostering, visit www.sincitysaintrescue.org or call 896-1049.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Entries are limited to five per person and must be postmarked by April 24. Look for the winning caption in the May 6 editions.

WRITE THE WINNING CAPTION FOR THE CARTOON BELOW AND WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF "THE REIGN OF SIR OSCAR" BY LAS VEGAS ARTIST MIKE MILLER.

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