Scariest Survivor Story Although Princess Bunny Balcom reigns over Kīhei with a light paw, don’t underestimate Her Tinyness: She not only survived a dog attack, but helped Carol Balcom recover from a stroke at the same time. “I love her with all my heart,” said Carol, who wants to also express her love and appreciation for her son John, who saved Bunny from the jaws of doom. “My son is my hero.” The entire Balcom kingdom wants to thank Dr. Mimi and everyone and Central Maui Animal Clinic, who helped save Bunny’s life. Now there’s a fairy “tail,” with a very happy ending!
Best Western All is not OK at the Creepy Corral. This little cowboy is getting big-time saddle sores on bucking bronco Billy the Kid, owned by Kīhei residents Lorelann Seitz and her sister, Chimen Podrat.
Spookiest Sea Life Candygram. Kakui’s bite is definitely worse than her bark in this “bite me” suit. This landshark belongs to Hope Komiss of Kīhei.
Unholiest Matrimony Poki made Rocky tie the knot before he “flea’d” the scene. The newlyweds are on a permanent honeymoon at Jeri and Eric Helton’s home in Kīhei.
Simply Fur-ightening Paula Parker’s Piper didn’t think he stood a ghost of a chance in the Maui Weekly contest, but the stunning elegance of a simple bed sheet dazzled the judges.
Altogether Ookiest Twelve-legged Morgandy mortifies her Kīhei neighborhood as a giant spider. “Creepy, kooky, altogether ooky,” said the Maui Weekly panel of judges. Morgandy is Paula Parker’s creature.
Best Intra-species Impersonation Which came first, the kitten or the egg? Junior is owned by his “peep,” Michael Hallett of Ha‘ikū.
Most Devilish Dogs Decker, Rikki and Billy The Kid (again) are the hounds from heck, who protect the Dog Park of the Dead in Kīhei. Lorelann Seitz and her sister, Chimen Podrat, own Rikki and Billy the Kid. Glenn and Joan Musshorn own Decker.
Scariest Pop Star Impersonation Joe strikes his best a pose in homage to the King of Pop. Brian Nakano of Kīhei owns the rights to this “bad” dog.
Most Photogenic Sailor Girl Roxy sells photos by the seashore. She’s picture-perfect in this photo submitted by her personal photographer, Kimberly Curtis of Kīhei.
Most Bee-utiful “Sammy barks like a butterfly, stings like a bee,” said owner Gengi Deboer of Kīhei.
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