2025 Judges

Head Judge Doobey

He/Him

Chewy Bones

He/Him

Hunter Caster

He/They/It

Kiso Pony

She/Her

Reya Sunshine

She/Her

Doobey

He/Him

2025 Head Judge

Doobey is a high-spirited “daddy dog” centered in Chicago. He proudly served as your 2023 Kentucky Bourbon Pet on his platform of acceptance, love for all, and all the belly scritches. Throughout his title year, he built and nurtured a vibrant pet and gear community across Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee. In Nashville, he hosted a popular monthly pet social welcoming pets, bears, gear heads, and everyone in between. Doobey also led philanthropic efforts, raising funds for unhoused LGBTQIA+ youth and organizing inclusive moshes in multiple cities, including during North American Bear Weekend. He approached all of his work with humility, heart, and an unwavering commitment to community.

Chewy Bones

He/Him

2025 Judge

 Chewy Bones is the current Mr. Illinois Gay Rodeo Association and contender for Rookie of the Year. Active in the kink community since 2015, he’s a proud member of Chicago Pet Patrol and a past Emperor of the Windy City Empire with the Imperial Court. Chewy brings his love of rodeo, community, and a little playful flair wherever he goes.

Hunter Caster

He/They/It

2025 Judge

Hunter is a queer transmasc pet that has been active in the community for 4 years. They are the Inaugural Route 66 Pet 2024 and has been to multiple events as an educator and demo bottom. His interests include primal play, cigars and edgeplay. He is also a little, leatherboy and slave with a passion for education. Besides helping out friends he strives to continue fostering a safe space for fellow queer and neurospicy individuals.

Kiso Pony

She/Her

2025 Judge

My name is Kiso Pony or my human name Aspen. I am the current Indiana Pet of 2025 and a member of House Exemplar. I am a Proud Trans Man and I have been in the Kink and Leather community since 2016. I have found a home for myself in the pet and leather community and attempt to support both of them every chance I get. I look to ensure that every critter feels valued regardless of if they have someone to share their critter soul with.

Reya Sunshine

She/Her

2025 Judge

Reya Sunshine is a queer, demisexual, feral fem hedonist with over 17 years in the community who teaches about consent, sensation play, and relationship dynamics across the country. She is an Emeritus member of Ohio SMART in Cleveland, the current president of the Titans of the Midwest, and a member of Haus of Heathens. Reya supports the Carter Johnson Library and Collection, the LA&M, and the NCSF. In her downtime you can find her sorting through her vast collection of office supplies with a delicious iced coffee in her hands!