Grand Rapids' First Annual Esteemed Wag-Tastic Bark-Tacular Dog Show takes place September 4

By Shelley Irwin

Published August 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM EDT

We talk to Elyse Wild about the event.

Grand Rapids' First Annual Esteemed Wag-Tastic Bark-Tacular Dog Show is being held to benefit the Canine Cancer Foundation. We talk to Elyse Wild about this September 4 event where local pups strut their stuff in a heartwarming competition to help dogs battling cancer.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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