Staff

Head Judge / Bar Representative
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Demi Happy Returns is one of Augusta's (and the Pup's) favorite nonbinary Drag Things. They recently won the title of the first ever Mx. Outfest this past June to represent South Carolina Pride for the 2023-2024 season. They are also the reigning winner of Alexiya's Drag Race at Edge Nightclub. You have probably seen them performing around the CSRA and Columbia, on the Augusta Pride Festival stage, or their "pup viral" Blues Clues performance online.  They love the mutual support that the Pup and Drag communities give to each other and believe that we are all stronger when we work together. They are working on plans to partner with ARPH in the future for community health fundraisers.

Judge / Bar Representative
(He/Him/Good Boy)

Chip has been a pup for just over two years. He discovered pup-play as a means to escape the harsh realities of the world when his partner of eleven years passed away from kidney failure. Despite his vast array of colored muzzles and gear, Chip is one of the most recognizable pups at Edge Nightclub. He's always willing to lend an ear to a friend (or newcomer) who needs to talk, and 9 times out of 10, you will catch him at Edge (or next door) every weekend.

Primary Tallymaster

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a squirrel! WAIT NO, it’s Pup Vexx! Vexx is a mild mannered human by day, and by night he is a very active pup who is full of hijinks and fun. Pup Vexx’s first big event was in 2019 for the 2020 Florida Puppy contest as a handler. There he assisted contestant Pup Turtle manage the often difficult maze of contest running. Pup Turtle succeeded and was awarded the 2020 Florida Puppy Title. The quickest way to Vexx’s paws is to present him with cigars, rope and impact play. He is fluid and is an unpredictable switch. Vexx embodies the idea of #nocritterleftbehind. If you are interested in learning about being a pup he always comes prepared with extra gear and loves introducing and helping individuals grow. Pups and critter are Vexx’s world. He is always seeking ways to offer to his services and to strengthen his community.

Bar Representative Tallymaster
(He/Him/Good Boy)

Pup Spartan is an employee of Edge Nightclub and works as a bar back and sometimes as a bouncer or a bartender. He has been a pup for the past three years and is a proud member of the Knights of Olympus. Spartan is also very well known as a quality producer of chainmail collars, necklaces, bracelets and more. He sells his wares through Spartan's Chainmaille and the Barkside.

Primary Emcee

Support Emcee
(He/Him)

CJ is a California native from the city of Colton who moved to Augusta, Georgia in June of 2018. He is an active duty United States Army Soldier and has served in the Army for the last fourteen years; while actively serving, his passion for Community service and outreach continued wherever he found himself stationed. CJ’s titles include: Reigning Prince Royale I of Georgia, Mr. Augusta Pride 2021, King of Capitol City Pride 2018 and Mr. Gay Tacoma 2017. His outreach endeavors have assisted numerous organizations within and outside of the state of Georgia to include: Golden Harvest Food Bank, Power2Endure, The Trevor Project, Mission 22, Family Promise of Augusta, NAMI Georgia, St. Stephens Ministry, Equality Clinic of Augusta, Richmond County School Supply Drive, Rape Crisis Center of Augusta, Augusta, Statesboro, Upstate, Low Country and Famously Hot SC Pride, the Harriet Hancock LGBT Center in Columbia, SC and many more. CJ is projected to PCS in April of 2024 where his new home will be Monterey, California, serving as a Drill Sergeant for Service members stationed at the Defense Language Institute within the Presidio of Monterey. He invites any and all individuals interested to follow his journey to do so on his social media handles on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram; keyword CJ Foxx Star.

Den Puppy
(He/Him/Good Boy)

Pup Treble came over to the pup community from the leather boy world in 2018. In his years of being the Southeast Puppy, Treble has helped his partner start Pup Play Productions and getting the very first pup space in the Augusta Pride festival and parade, opening the flood gates for the fast growing pup play community in Augusta. No matter what is going on Treble always finds time to cuddle up with some video games.

Judges' Pup
(He/Him/Good Boy)

Pup Link started in the pup community at the age of 24 as a Handler first and has been involved with the pup community for 18 years. He found his inner pup October 2021 and took to the role with gusto. Currently, he is Alpha to the Mutts'R'Us pack, with 9 pups he guides and looks after. Pup to Handler Deaus, a member of League of Atlanta pups, and Augusta Regional Pups & Handlers, Link is an avid and active member of the community.