Dogs costume up at Bazaar competition

The bazaar's first dog costume contest was held June 4.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 4:28 p.m. June 4, 2022
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The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime put on a day for the dogs during its debut Dog Days of Summer costume contest on June 4. 

More than 20 excited dog owners brought their canines of all shapes and sizes to the event, each dressed up in a colorful and cute design. Some were super heroes; others were modeled after Audrey Hepburn or Darth Vader. The day also had representatives from rescue organizations Tender Heart Charities, Love4Paws and Satchel's Last Resort, which brought rescue dogs looking for their forever home. 

Each dog walked up on stage for the benefit of three judges writing down notes. By the end of the competition, awards had been given out to Gail Yeager and her dog Hetty for their matching costumes and to Debra Kiner and her dog Chewy for his pineapple costume.

Kristin Ingram and Bailey
Kristin Ingram and Bailey
Theo, Darby DiSalvo and Ozzie
Theo, Darby DiSalvo and Ozzie
Debra Kiner, Chewy and Kendal Kiner
Debra Kiner, Chewy and Kendal Kiner
Pierre the dog
Pierre the dog
Suzy Kalin brings her dog Pierre
Suzy Kalin brings her dog Pierre
Gail Yeager and Hetty
Gail Yeager and Hetty
Bromley the cool dog
Bromley the cool dog
Dixie was one of the first dogs on the stage.
Dixie was one of the first dogs on the stage.
Hetty ended up winning a prize.
Hetty ended up winning a prize.
Enriqueta Balandra brings her Dalmatian Ollie
Enriqueta Balandra brings her Dalmatian Ollie
Bromley cruises on through.
Bromley cruises on through.
Roscoe the dog wears his Darth Vader costume sans mask.
Roscoe the dog wears his Darth Vader costume sans mask.
Caspian plays the piano for a treat.
Caspian plays the piano for a treat.
Jennifer Wells feeds Caspian for his music playing skills.
Jennifer Wells feeds Caspian for his music playing skills.
Lucy wears her own little outfit.
Lucy wears her own little outfit.
Amanda Munro gives pets to Elijah the dog.
Amanda Munro gives pets to Elijah the dog.
Wanda strolls along.
Wanda strolls along.
Mary Kate stops to pose.
Mary Kate stops to pose.
Alicia shows off her bow.
Alicia shows off her bow.
Debra Kiner and Chewie accept their award.
Debra Kiner and Chewie accept their award.

 

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