If you’ve always wanted to meet the hero of “No Buddy Left Behind,” retired Army Sgt. Major David Dantzler, here’s your shot. Dantzler and his unit found, rescued and then adopted three Anatolian shepherd mixes while serving in Iraq, fueling the writing of “No Buddy Left Behind” by the manager of Operation Baghdad Pups, a program that helps reunite veterans with the dogs who helped them in combat. Dantzler will be the featured speaker and will sign books at the 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $25; the event is at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. in Durango. lpchumanesociety.org
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OK, so you’re So does Petco, and naturally, the store is happy to encourage you in this pursuit. It’s offering the chance to win a $5,000 grand prize if you to its Facebook page (facebook.com/petco has the link). If your pet and you wouldn’t be caught semi-dead in such silliness, you can still view others and vote. But you’ve gotta do it by Oct. 28; winners are announced Oct. 30. If you’re entering, here’s the gist of Petco’s photo tips: Get animals used to the costume early; pose them somewhere they feel comfortable; and if you’re a novice, shoot in an outdoor setting for the best light.
