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Donte's Den supporters compete for Top Dog

The Crystal Ball dog show was held Oct. 16.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:06 p.m. October 16, 2021
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Man's best friend and its time in the limelight during the Top Dog competition presented by Donte's Den on Oct. 16.

The canine competition, held this year at the Bird Key Yacht Club, featured Donte's Den supporters bringing along their four-legged friends to compete for a number of titles. The dinner benefits the nonprofit's services caring for homeless dogs. 

Guests mingled and chatted with 2021 guest Michael Bodine before sitting down for the competition. Dogs strutted up and down the runway with their owners in the hopes of winning titles such as Best Dressed and Top Dog.

Eventually, Jody Feinroth and dogs Sammy and Junior went home with the Top Dog prize. 

Founder Marcia Panuce and guest Michael Bodine
Founder Marcia Panuce and guest Michael Bodine
Guests compete for the Top Dog trophy.
Guests compete for the Top Dog trophy.
Linda and John Nicholson with Barbara Zigras
Linda and John Nicholson with Barbara Zigras
Linda Nicholson with Molly the dog
Linda Nicholson with Molly the dog
Each gift received a gift basket.
Each gift received a gift basket.
Maureen Hoyt and Terri Sahli with Cooper
Maureen Hoyt and Terri Sahli with Cooper
2019 Top Dog winner Vincent welcomes guests into the event.
2019 Top Dog winner Vincent welcomes guests into the event.
Terry Brussatti with Cami and Jan Grzep with Max
Terry Brussatti with Cami and Jan Grzep with Max
Pam Hagan and Lynne Koons with Dolly Parton the dog
Pam Hagan and Lynne Koons with Dolly Parton the dog
Ed and Carole Kay with Barbara and Jim Freedman
Ed and Carole Kay with Barbara and Jim Freedman
Ms. Pebbles was rolled around.
Ms. Pebbles was rolled around.
Charlie the dog had his own stroller.
Charlie the dog had his own stroller.
Dante walked around on his leash.
Dante walked around on his leash.
Lee Gabrielle with Mr. Peanut
Lee Gabrielle with Mr. Peanut
Jody Feinroth with Sammy the dog
Jody Feinroth with Sammy the dog
Shannon Feinroth with Junior
Shannon Feinroth with Junior
Renee Gilmore with Bob Harrigan
Renee Gilmore with Bob Harrigan
Jada Terreros with Chalupa and Frank Terreros with Cholula
Jada Terreros with Chalupa and Frank Terreros with Cholula
Krystal Viruet had Reese welcoming guests.
Krystal Viruet had Reese welcoming guests.

 

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