Animal lovers flock to Five Points for Jingle Paws Jubilee

Dogs, cats and even pigs came out for the event.

  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 12:50 p.m. December 11, 2016
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Animal-lovers and their pets got in the holiday spirit this weekend for the Jingle Paws Jubilee. 

Dogs dressed in costumes to match their owners and took a trot around Five Points Park. 

The event, which was sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association, featured pet adoption and animal-related vendors and food trucks. 

Ann Angell holds Voltaire.
Ann Angell holds Voltaire.
Arty, Sophia and Shadow ride around the jamboree in a wagon.
Arty, Sophia and Shadow ride around the jamboree in a wagon.
Aubree Wilson hugs a cat from T.N.R. Cats.
Aubree Wilson hugs a cat from T.N.R. Cats.
Hayden and Henry D’Hondt
Hayden and Henry D’Hondt
Arden Lee poses with her dog Miko.
Arden Lee poses with her dog Miko.
Lois Smith, Charlotte Galloccio, Velma Brown and Lynda Anderson
Lois Smith, Charlotte Galloccio, Velma Brown and Lynda Anderson
Sue and Dan Brady pose with their dog, Sophie.
Sue and Dan Brady pose with their dog, Sophie.
Susan May dressed as Mrs. Claus for the Jingle Paws Jubilee.
Susan May dressed as Mrs. Claus for the Jingle Paws Jubilee.
Santa pets Gus after posing for a photo.
Santa pets Gus after posing for a photo.
Henry D’Hondt feeds a pig from Dr. Kate’s animal clinic.
Henry D’Hondt feeds a pig from Dr. Kate’s animal clinic.
Charlie sports a Christmas tree hat during the Jingle Paws Jubilee.
Charlie sports a Christmas tree hat during the Jingle Paws Jubilee.
Kristina Bridgeman pets Squirrel, King and Bubbe at the Jingle Paws Jamboree in Five Points Park.
Kristina Bridgeman pets Squirrel, King and Bubbe at the Jingle Paws Jamboree in Five Points Park.

 

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