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WFLA News Channel Eight’s Steve Andrews and In the Field Magazine publisher Karen Berry led the live auction and animal fashion show for the event.
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Attendees mingled with the adoptable pets during the event.
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All of the pets strutted their stuff during the animal fashion show in hopes of being adopted.
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Pam Pomfret and Lane Wetherington.
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Baby, a 39-year-old cockatoo, assisted in handing out the 50/50 raffle tickets.
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Arie Fry with Baby, a 39-year-old cockatoo.
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Host Dr. Christy Layton, of Timberlane Pet Hospital in Plant City and In the Field publisher Karen Berry.
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The event featured cajun-inspired food and desserts like Bourbon Street pecan spice cupcakes and king cakes.
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A 50/50 raffle was sold with the assistance of the Florida Parrot Rescue.
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Cats, dogs and birds were all on display from the multiple charities at the event and were hoping to find a forever home.
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Ginger wore a mardi gras themed collar for the event.
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WFLA News Channel Eight’s Steve Andrews and Baby the cockatoo.
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Lauren, a six-month old beagle-hound mix puppy, was rescued from a high-kill shelter in north Florida.
The seventh annual Fashion, Feathers & Fur show brought Mardi Gras to Plant City and raised money for five local charities.
The event, hosted by Timberlane Pet Hospital & Resort, was held at the Plant City National Guard Armory on Oct. 7 and featured several adoptable creatures who were decked out in their finest party attire.
In the Field Magazine publisher Karen Berry and WFLA News Channel Eight’s Steve Andrews were the masters of ceremonies for the event and led the fashion show and auction. Birds, cats and dogs strutted down a runway showing off their unique personalities in hopes of being adopted. A live and silent auction took place as fundraisers for the event, selling items like Botox treatments, bicycles and weekend getaways.
The proceeds from the event went toward 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue Inc., Florida Parrot Rescue, Friends of HCAS Inc., Pennies for Pockets Veterinary Care Fund and Vets4Pets Charitable Clinic.
— Breanne Williams
