- April 23, 2024
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Co-chairs Kristine Nickel and Tammy Houser
Jourdan Thayer, Jermey Thayer, Dawn Spencer, Terri Thayer and Ollie
Jeremey Sensenig, Dorothy Rieger and Jared Falgowski
Charlie Parker lounges before he walks in the show.
Cindy Eley and her dog Maggie.
The Top Dog is voted on by a judges panel.
Petey is one of the dogs available for adoption at Donte's Den.
Brooke Asher and Father Fausto Stampiglia
The Top Dog trophy is awarded to after the show.
Founder Marsha Panuce watches as the crowd sings her Happy Birthday.
James Rollo poses with Judithann and Robert Zack.
Each table is ready with dog treats.
Gigi and Bob Collins
Casey Siljestorm and Nick Altier with 9-week-old Lilo.
Christine Sensenig with Ken and Gina Long.
Ariel poses with her yellow boa.
The special drink of the night was called "Tito's Top Dog."
Beckett waits patiently for her chance to walk the runway.
Father Fausto Stampiglia blesses the animals.
Stryker is one of the dogs from Donte's Den.
Lindsey Carlton performs as Liza Minelli.
Each table honors a dog.
Dabbie Maltese with her maltese Kip.
Beau Doodle waits to compete in the "Best Swag" category.
Dogs boogie-woogie, woogied down the runway Friday night to compete to be the next Donte’s Den Top Dog.
The 2019 Top Dog dinner for Donte's Den Foundation was hosted on Oct. 4 at the Bird Key Yacht Club. The night started with a "yappy hour," which included cocktails, raffle viewings and pet psychic readings.
This year, the show coincided with two special occasions; Saint Francis Day and Donte's Den Founder Marsha Panuce's birthday. Before the competition began, Father Fausto Stampiglia from St. Martha's Catholic Church offered a blessing of the animals and led the guests through a chorus of "Happy Birthday to You."
Keeping in the disco theme, dog show contestants danced their way across the stage to compete in the categories "Best Cher Look-a-like," "Best Swag," and "Best Dancer."
Proceeds from the evening will benefit Donte's Den which specializes in finding homes for dogs, extended care for animals when owners are ill, military boarding and pet trust, caring for animals when owners no longer can.
