'Strut Your Mutt': Utah dog owners participate in annual event at Liberty Park

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Kate and Jake McNalley escort their dog Boon during the costume contest at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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"That's not a dog, that's a bison," said a passerby of Happy the 5-year-old, 240lb Newfoundland who had his picture taken by numerous people at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Monster gives Reid Ewing a kiss during the kiss contest at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Lucy and her owner lie on the stage during the kiss contest at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Fraizer's owner Kristine Beck holds his All Terrain Armored Transport outfit against his ear at the Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Maddi Knight snuggles with her new best friend Casilla, a 2-month-old Border Collie at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Jess the Aussie mix is dressed as a banana split at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Two-bit wears a spaghetti and meatballs costume at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Sally the taco dog takes a rest at Best Friends Animal Societyís Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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The crowd cheers for the best costumed dog at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Payton Chappelle snuggles with her dog Rooster Cogburn while watching the dog costume contest show at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Tessa Dimock struggles as she tries to wrangle Ghost and Roland at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Calypso Kid wears a scarecrow costume at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Teeney the Staffordshire pit bull wears a Headless Horseman costume at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

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Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Kate and Jake McNalley escort their dog Boon during the costume contest at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune "That's not a dog, that's a bison," said a passerby of Happy the 5-year-old, 240lb Newfoundland who had his picture taken by numerous people at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Monster gives Reid Ewing a kiss during the kiss contest at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Lucy and her owner lie on the stage during the kiss contest at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Fraizer's owner Kristine Beck holds his All Terrain Armored Transport outfit against his ear at the Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Maddi Knight snuggles with her new best friend Casilla, a 2-month-old Border Collie at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Jess the Aussie mix is dressed as a banana split at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Two-bit wears a spaghetti and meatballs costume at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Sally the taco dog takes a rest at Best Friends Animal Societyís Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune The crowd cheers for the best costumed dog at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Payton Chappelle snuggles with her dog Rooster Cogburn while watching the dog costume contest show at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Tessa Dimock struggles as she tries to wrangle Ghost and Roland at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Calypso Kid wears a scarecrow costume at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Teeney the Staffordshire pit bull wears a Headless Horseman costume at Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt annual charity walk that brings together four- and two-legged participants of all ages to raise money toward saving the lives of homeless pets.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· November 4, 2016 3:21 pm

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Liberty Park went to the dogs — at least for most of the morning Saturday.

Participants in the annual "Strut Your Mutt" event walked their dogs to raise money for rescue shelters and homeless animals. People and pets enjoyed games and costume contests as part of a larger national effort led by Best Friends Animal Society.