‘Doggy Doubles’ champions

Parker French, right, stands with his wife, Brandy, as they collect their first-place prizes in the West Plains Daily Quill’s recent “Copy Cats, Doggy Doubles” people’s choice photo contest. Parker French and his dog, Oliver, wore matching plaid hoodies to secure the win with their entry, “Dogs Against the Machine,” submitted by Brandy French. The first-place prize included four tickets to the St. Louis Renaissance Festival, a Mug Root Beer float gift set donated by Pepsi MidAmerica, a $25 gift card from All Pet, two large pizzas from Little Caesars, dog toys, $25 in Chamber Bucks and a six-month Quill subscription. Second place was awarded to Matt Morris, Rolla, whose wife, Brandi Richardson submitted a photo of him and his dog, Hank, titled “Double Trouble! (I have a type!).” Their prize package included tickets to the St. Louis Renaissance Festival, a $10 gift card from All Pet, a large pizza from Little Caesars, dog toys, $25 in Chamber Bucks and a three-month Quill subscription.