Spanky the dog gladly accepts a lift with 'Katelyn,' a popular 'concrete critter' on the lot of Alvata's Concrete Kriter's, Inc. 'He's kind of a momma's dog,' says owner Alvata Woosley. Katelyn had no comment.

Cave City sculptor Michael Carter completes a 50-inch tall Moses statue for Chris Holden, owner of Coffey's Concrete Products. This sculpture will soon become a template for a future 'concrete critter' at Coffey's. It took Carter, 23, about 30 hours to sculpt this statue.

Two statuesque sisters share secrets at Coffey's Concrete Products.

A Coffey's employee lifts up debris from the workfloor, where sand, gravel, water, and cement are mixed to create the concrete.

Lafaye Rogers Jr., 2, and Sr., 22, relax during a much-needed break at Coffey's. 'I'm the right-hand man,' says the elder Rogers. 'I'm a salesman, a concrete pourer and mold maker.' He's been with the company for eight months.