During Tampa Bay’s annual pirate fest known as Gasparilla, you can be sure the dogs will be part of the festivities. Known world-wide as the infamous pirate bar, what better place to celebrate the third annual Barkarilla than the dogfriendly Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City? Hosted by the Krewe of Samuel Bellamy, the annual event is a fundraiser for Animal Based Charities, Tampa. On the following Saturday, Gaspar’s Grotto also hosted the Second Annual Cutest Pirate Dog Costume Contest, presented by The Krewe of Alegria to benefit Animal Coalition of Tampa and Alegria’s Kickin’ for Kids.
Below: Miss Stinky is a six-year-old Bichon, and Mary’s center of attention.
Photography by Anna Cooke
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The Best Pirate and Pirate Pooch trophy went to Ken and his eight-week-old Chihuahua, Jack. They traveled to Ybor City from Cocoa Beach for the event.
Dressed up as Black Samuel Bellamy, Eminem is a six-year-old Pomeranian.
Humphrey, a Doxie Chihuahua mix, found wandering on the Gandy Bridge about two years ago with a thick chain around his neck. Animal Based Charities Thrift Shop 4340 South Manhatten Avenue, Tampa.
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Lhasa Apsos, CharleyAnn and JessieAnn always give other Bay Area costumed pups a run for their dog treats. Shown here with their devoted human, Sherry.
Kingston, a five-year-old Puggle.
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Harley and his human, Richard.
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