- February 25, 2022
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The Ocoee Police Department brought its K9 Unit to the pet festival.
Dozer the English bulldog took a rest with his water nearby.
Jordan Hofstetter brought her 4-year-old Dakota the Great Dane, which was one of the largest dogs in attendance.
Kisbel Mircano, owner of Made For Doggies, sold pet bandannas, collars and bows.
Archie chased the yellow ribbon around The Barking Lot several times and was successful at evading his owners after the race.
Blu the golden doodle enjoyed a Pup-O-ccino at the Orange Observer booth.
Christopher the bearded dragon attended the Windermere Pet Fest with owner Charlotte Grier and Chloe Black.
Debbie Reynolds, owner of Novelty Gal, sold bowls, hats and other pet items.
Pets attended the festival wearing an assortment of costumes and clothing.
The peanut butter-eating contest was popular with the pooches.
Zoey enjoyed a Pup-O-ccino at the Orange Observer booth.
Nana was entered into the pet trick contest for her ability to give hugs.
Storm gave high-fives in the pet trick contest.
The Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia brought its kissing booth full of pugs ready to give wet smooches: Luna Bear, left, Sadie Sable and Roscoe. With them is Megan Sorbo.
Lola won the Best Dressed contest for her Mardi Gras theme.
Lola, surrounded by the judges, won the Best Dressed contest for her Mardi Gras theme.
Joy enjoyed a Pup-O-ccino at the Orange Observer booth.
Cyndi Gustafson fed a Pup-O-ccino to an impatient Henry at the Orange Observer booth.
Henry brought his family to the Windermere Pet Fest.
The Windermere Pet Fest, held on the Windermere Town Hall lawn, was a popular place for pets and their owners Saturday, Feb. 25. The event was hosted by the town of Windermere and the Animal Clinic of Windermere. There were pooches and smooches and a lot of panting on the warm day as the human attendees visited various pet booths and entered their animals in a variety of contests.
The Ocoee Police Department brought its K9 Unit for demonstrations, and at The Barking Lot, dogs chased a yellow ribbon through an obstacle course. There were contests for eating peanut butter, best dressed, best tricks as well.