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PHOTO GALLERY: Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. February 12, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties
Casey was one of the many pooches who gave out kisses Friday evening.
Casey was one of the many pooches who gave out kisses Friday evening.
Laura and Joe Lucas with Mya and Kody
Laura and Joe Lucas with Mya and Kody
Bobbie Chase with Missy
Bobbie Chase with Missy
Stryker and Buster get to know one another.
Stryker and Buster get to know one another.
Kylie and Friends Pet Creations had some of their mosaics made by students from Oak Park North on display Friday night during the Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties event.
Kylie and Friends Pet Creations had some of their mosaics made by students from Oak Park North on display Friday night during the Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties event.
Whoa, a sphynx
Whoa, a sphynx
Kismet
Kismet
Murphi
Murphi
Sharon Troupe with her teacup poodle, Louis Vuitton
Sharon Troupe with her teacup poodle, Louis Vuitton
Kelly
Kelly
Kristen Shepherd holds Halayna Lynn, 14 mos., while Lynn pets Kaddy, Friday, Feb. 10.
Kristen Shepherd holds Halayna Lynn, 14 mos., while Lynn pets Kaddy, Friday, Feb. 10.
Paintball Pete with Kathy Wilbanks, Seus with Kim Ramey and Finest with Karli Wilbanks
Paintball Pete with Kathy Wilbanks, Seus with Kim Ramey and Finest with Karli Wilbanks
Alexandra Jupin gets her photo taken with Paintball Pete.
Alexandra Jupin gets her photo taken with Paintball Pete.
Amie Boyle with her son, Owen, 2.
Amie Boyle with her son, Owen, 2.
Steven Paley and Cyndee Bloom with their daughter, Hannah Paley, and their dog, Pumpkin.
Steven Paley and Cyndee Bloom with their daughter, Hannah Paley, and their dog, Pumpkin.
Tez and Dixie from Southeast Guide Dogs
Tez and Dixie from Southeast Guide Dogs
Owen
Owen
Crystal Mavrikas, 11, Emily Govaars, 11, and Meghan Govaars, 9, with Jessie
Crystal Mavrikas, 11, Emily Govaars, 11, and Meghan Govaars, 9, with Jessie
Randi Etienne of Ringling College of Art and Design paints Connor Rutherford's face.
Randi Etienne of Ringling College of Art and Design paints Connor Rutherford's face.

 

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