The Many Doggie Costumes of the PAWS Mutt Strut 2023
We came, we strut (strutted?), we saw LOTS of dogs in costumes. All in all, a perfect day. The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society held their annual Mutt Strut on Sunday,…
We came, we strut (strutted?), we saw LOTS of dogs in costumes. All in all, a perfect day. The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society held their annual Mutt Strut on Sunday, October 8th, and the fundraising efforts, and doggie costumes did not disappoint.
This year was the 17th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut, down at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The event was pushed to Sunday's rain date, and it was a good call too, as yesterday was a perfect day for it. Clouds overhead, but sunshine peeking through, and the breeze kept things just cool enough to finally feel like fall.
If you've never attended the PAWS Mutt Strut, it's a little bit of everything. A paw-ty for humans and canines alike.
Some of the fun offered:
- There's a spot to have your paw-prints made (kiddos too).
- Some pretty amazing raffle prizes.
- A pet pantry.
- An "Ask the Vet" section.
- Photo Booth and Pet Portraits.
- Doggie Tarot Card Reading and Fortune Telling ( yes, you read that right).
- Food and Coffee and Doggie Ice Cream.
- Adorable adoptable dogs to meet!
- A Doggie Costume Contest and a Talent Contest.
It's a family affair too, with kids and babies and group costumes and lots of smiles. The dogs too. Smiles all around, tongues hanging out, and the biggest fundraiser of the year for PAWS.
You can still support PAWS!
If you missed this year's Mutt Strut, be sure to keep a look out for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut, likely sometime in October, 2024. Next year's Mutt Strut is sure to be even better, as the organization continues to outdo itself every single year. It's also not too late to help this year. You can make a donation at any time to help this incredible non-profit continue in its mission to make Philadelphia a no-kill city. They've come so far in their efforts already, and they truly make every dollar count toward helping animals.
HERE's the link to make a donation. You can donate anonymously, and in honor or memory of a pet or favorite animal. Right now, the donations continue to be matched by an anonymous donor. Your donation will go twice as far!
To many of the Mutt Strut attendees, helping with the Mutt Strut is just a small way of repaying this organization for their part in bringing them true love. A way of thanking PAWS for connecting them with their dog or cat companions. Helping them find their furry family members, and more importantly, keep them. PAWS also helps folks all over the region by providing affordable to care for their animals year-round.
The doggie costumes at the Mutt Strut are a pretty big draw too. The PAWS community and their fur families bring it every year. Check out the photos below to see their costumes this year, and start planning next year's costumes now!
Splish Splash! The overall winner. Baby Sloane who is 1 year old, and Parker (in the wagon) who is 13.
Paul Triggiani9 month French bulldog Mando is a penguin.
Paul Triggiani2 year-old Philly Fern-Atic (Gracie Lou) and 6 year-old Gritty (Pudding) came out with their hooman Rocky, dressed as a ref.
Paul Triggiani2 year-old Philly Fern-Atic (Gracie Lou)
Paul Triggiani6 year-old Grrritty
Paul TriggianiOur favorite duo of the day! Mario and Luigi. Luigi is Noelle (4 months), and Mario is Slim Shady (9 years).
Paul TriggianiMost topical this year was Pickleball! Chief, who is 8 years-old knows all the trends.
Paul TriggianiAriel (Erica) and Ursula (Abigail, 10 years-old)
Paul Triggiani14 year old Gabby Davis was wearing a St Thomas uniform, and she is so incredibly cute in those bows! She had some pretty adorable human sisters too.
Paul TriggianiTalula who is 8 went as a Pink Lady, along with Levi who is 1, who went as Danny Zuko.
Paul TriggianiGrease is the word!
Snickers is a 10 year-old skeleton.
Paul TriggianiLisa and Duke (2 1/2), Homegoods Employee of the Month!
Paul TriggianiAcho just ran around the Mutt Strut looking like this, totally comfortable in disguise.
Paul TriggianiAcho is 1 1/2 years-old and he rocked the wig AND glasses.
Paul TriggianiPrincess will be 15 on October 28th (Happy Birthday!!!) She went as a beautiful caterpillar.
Paul TriggianiThis is 6 month-old Louis who is Bubble Tea.
Paul TriggianiKai is 8 years-old, and a bat.
Paul TriggianiLita as Lita-hosen! She's 2 years-old.
Paul TriggianiLittle Devil!
Paul TriggianiStarbarks Daisy, who is 11 months, and Deedee, who is 7 years-old.
Paul TriggianiCora is a shark, and she's 2 1/2.
Esme is 4 and she's a (not so scary) lion.
Leo the forest knight.
Paul TriggianiLeo who is 3, is a forest knight.
Wait, is that Doggie Parton???
Paul TriggianiIt is! Doggie Parton! 3 year-old Finni Rous.
Paul TriggianiBoris the spider. (Actually named Boris!)
Paul Triggiani2 1/2 year old Mandee is Chucky!
Paul TriggianiCandy Corn Misty!
Paul TriggianiMisty who is 7 years-old went as candy corn.
Paul TriggianiUnicorn Jockey Roxanne is 12 years old.
Super Dog Max is 6 years-old.
Panda Missy is 8 1/2 years-old.
Tiggy is 11 years-old and Prince Charming.
Paul TriggianiRomeo has a sombrero on, and is 5 years-old.
Paul TriggianiJolena is just 6 months old, and an absolute angel!
Paul TriggianiHarry Potter even made an appearance!
Paul TriggianiJust look at that face!
Paul TriggianiAva who is 5, went as the cutest little beer keg. She also REALLY rocked those glasses.
Paul TriggianiSUPER cute!
Paul TriggianiA Beautiful Flower!
Paul TriggianiNora, the Everything Beagle. 3 years old.
Paul TriggianiTeddy Sunshine is a Cowboy Carrier, 1 1/2 years old.
Paul Triggiani2 year old Nugget, a Pomeranian Chihuahua
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