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Sarah Holt with Karah, of Second Chance Boxer Rescue and Friends.
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Cindi Conzatti, with Audree, of Second Chance Boxer and Friends.
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Sunni Baerwalde and Tiffany Hamel, of Simply Sunni.
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Sunni Baerwalde and Tiffany Hamel, of Simply Sunni, served up cupcakes and more for Pennies for Pockets.
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Sue “Strawberry Sue” Harrell with Sarah Williams and Tiffany Dale, of the Florida Strawberry Growers’ Association. The women served up strawberry rum milkshakes and strawberry cupcakes for Second Chance Boxer Rescue and Friends.
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Organizations came together to support local animal rescues through a dessert contest.
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Aurelio Martinez and Erin Martinez with Allie.
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Rosie, a rescue with Second Chance Boxer Rescue and Friends, posed for the camera before her walk down the runway.
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Nicole Bennett with Rocky, of Florida Parrot Rescue.
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Zachary Medon, Rodney Smith, Shelly Diaz, Kelly Demele and Danielle Roland.
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Adoptable dogs basked in belly rubs and ear scratches from adoring fans before their stage debut.
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Hector, an 8-year-old Pekingese mix, wasn’t afraid to pose for the camera.
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Adrienne Swisher and Dr. Christy Layton, of Timberlane Pet Hospital and Resort, with Wendy Velez and Baby, of Florida Parrot Rescue.
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Karah, a pit bull with Second Chance Boxer Rescue and Friends, was part of the fashion show.
The sixth annual Fashion, Feathers and Fur fundraiser was held Saturday, Sept. 17, at the National Guard Armory in Plant City.
The event, which is organized annually by Timberlane Pet Hospital and Resort, centers around a fashion show of adoptable rescue animals complete with appetizers, drinks and desserts for guests. All funds from the event go back to local animal charities. This year, benefitting charities included Second Chance Boxer Rescue and Friends, 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue, Pennies for Pockets, Florida Parrot Rescue and Vets for Pets.
Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
