Cute dogs with mohawks, extensions and (temporary) tattoos at the third annual Paws for the Cause gala
Cute dogs with mohawks, extensions and (temporary) tattoos at the third annual Paws for the Cause gala
By Frances McInnis | October 15, 2012
By Frances McInnis | 10/15/2012
(Image: Erin Seaman)
In an earlier, simpler time, puppies wearing cute outfits were enough to attract attention all by themselves. But with pet adulation growing ever more outlandish, the bar has now been raised to include feathered mohawks and bejewelled eyebrows—as evidenced by the parade of decorated doggies headlining the third annual Paws for the Cause fundraiser to benefit the Central Toronto Veterinary Referral Clinic’s Cares Foundation. The crowd, encouraged by free-flowing drinks, hollered for the primped pups, and for photographer Theron Humphrey and his coonhound Maddie (whose willingness to be photographed in all kinds of scenarios has made the pair Internet famous).
The first sign that this wasn’t your average catwalk: Host Melissa Grelo from CP24 was interrupted during her opening remarks by barking from backstage (the pups also did less posing—and drank less champagne—than your average fashion models). A punked-out chihuahua-Yorkshire terrier mix earned the most “awww”s, though a charmingly befuddled King Charles spaniel was a close second. And, for those who are worried, the colour and materials used were all non-toxic, which means Fido’s health was safe—even if his pride was not.
170834 Theron Humphrey and Maddie (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause11/ oct12pawsforthecause11 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
170833 Celebrity coonhound Maddie (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause10/ oct12pawsforthecause10 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
170835 Amigo, a Maltese, wears a koi fish design with blue streaks to represent water (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause_intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause_intro/ oct12pawsforthecause_intro 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
170830 Nigel, a chihuahua–Yorkshire terrier mix with a feather-extension mohawk, ponders how that star tattoo got there (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause07/ oct12pawsforthecause07 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
170829 A Dutch shepherd–bull terrier mix channels Kate Middleton in a feathered fascinator (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause06/ oct12pawsforthecause06 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
170828 Temporary dragonfly tattoos on Jack, a very patient Doberman (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause05/ oct12pawsforthecause05 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
170827 Dudley, a King Charles spaniel, shows off blue glitter eyebrows (which are very <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2012/03/12/chanel-autumn-winter-2012-13-eyebrows---peter-philips">Chanel</a>) (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause04/ oct12pawsforthecause04 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
170826 Another poodle, this one with green hair extensions and a shaved “belt” decorated with sparkles (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause03/ oct12pawsforthecause03 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
170825 This poodle wouldn’t dare attend a luau without pink tinsel hair extensions and booty bling (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause02/ oct12pawsforthecause02 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
170831 A Shih Tzu named Panda with dyed purple socks (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause08/ oct12pawsforthecause08 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
170824 Hay Ne, a six-year-old Lab mix rescued from the streets of Taiwan (and now sporting a Paws for the Cause temporary tattoo) (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause01/ oct12pawsforthecause01 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
170832 A cocker spaniel masquerading as a blue leopard (Image: Erin Seaman) Paws for the Cause gala 2012 Paws for the Cause gala 2012 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12PawsForTheCause09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/city/paws-for-the-cause-2012/slide/oct12pawsforthecause09/ oct12pawsforthecause09 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
This is embarrassing. For humans & dogs alike.
This is just not right!
Honestly, do you really think that this is fun for the dogs. Dogs like to go to the park and run, smell, and pee and poo. Feel sorry for these dogs. I would never put my loving pet through this.