Mardi Paws was the theme for the 19th annual Paws in the Park to benefit the SPCA of Central Florida. The event took place in the park surrounding Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. The park was filled with dog-centric vendors, music, food trucks and plenty of people walking with their pups. SPCA Central Florida, 2727 Conroy Road, Orlando. 407.351.7722 - www.ohs-spca.org
Below: Lambeau, a Frenchie pup with her mom, Wendy, co-owner of Pet Party Printz, a petfriendly and fun gift wrapping paper for dogs. Really. Photography by Anna Cooke. Casper, a Chug (Chi Pug mix) is about six years old.
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Rita the traveling MinPin with Leanne, and Peggy, a three-legged Pit Bull getting ready to try some dog treats from Lauren’s Sit ‘N Stay Pet Cafe food truck.
Luna, a Shi Tzu dressed in her Mardi Gras costume was taking a break on a park bench.
Addie is a Japanese Chin who doesn’t seem impressed with Pluto. She is in the arms of her human, Susie. Molly, a year-old Schnauzer mix.
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Brother and sister, Ollie and Mia, Golden Retrievers.
Shih Tzus, Dominic and Vivi.
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