I attended my first Point-to-Point on May 5th this year. I was a volunteer with the delSPCA and we all had a terrific time with this meet and greet opportunity. We brought two adoptable dogs with us - Abby and CoCo. We shared a tent with the Wilmington Kennel Club who ran an agility course behind the tent where the public could participate with their pets. It was a fun and festive time that featured steeplechase races, vintage cars, elegant tailgating and more.

The day had started off in a wild fashion before we even got there when one of the female pit bulls at the shelter escaped and dashed out the front gate with Walt in his truck following in hot pursuit. The dog ran across three lanes of traffic and cleared a four foot high concrete medial strip. She safely made it across three more lanes of traffic because the cars slowed down or pulled over. Bless 'em! She flew into the JP Morgan site across the road. The motorists could probably figure out the scenario - the SPCA sign, a loose pit bull and a truck zooming through the intersection right after her. A truck filled with young guys rushed to join the search. Walt had to return without her. We needed to get going to Winterthur. Fortunately, as soon as we left the SPCA grounds, there they were! Triumphant with the pit bull inside their truck! They said as soon as she saw them, she jumped in a pond! Ha ha! She made sure she was soaked before she gave up!