In the midst of a pandemic that has created great uncertainty and considerable anxiety, something amazing happened in Barnegat Light. The 19th annual Wildflowers’ Dog Show held on Thursday, Aug. 13, attracted a near-record turnout – about 70 people, everyone wearing a mask, and 25 dogs.

The show is held to raise funds for the programs run by the Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. According to Cricket Luker, Wildflowers’ owner and Friends member, “We had no idea how many dogs or people would show up, but we were confident that we…