Easter fashion is a long tradition on the Atlantic City and Ocean City boardwalks, but man’s best friends get to join the fun in Ocean City.
The Woofin’ Paws Pet Fashion Show took place Saturday at the Ocean City Sports and Civic Center — a day before the Easter Fashion Promenade (1 p.m. Sunday at the Ocean City Music Pier).
About 60 pets dressed in their finest bonnets, bathing suits, superhero costumes and other garb to compete for top honors in several categories.
The competition also included “Intelligent Pet Tricks” and “Owner-Pet Look-Alike” categories.
A couple hundred spectators cheered on the mostly canine competitors. The event is typically held at nearby Carey Stadium, but it was moved indoors because the track at the stadium in under construction.
The contest benefits the Ocean City Humane Society, a no-kill shelter, with owners paying a $5 entry fee.
The Dean Schofield Woofin’ Paws Plaque for Perfection went to “Best of Show” winner Tabby, owned by Steven David of Bensalem, Pa. Tabby arrived in a Miss Ocean City float.
Molly, the intelligent pet trick winner, put her paws together and prayed as her owner, Cindy Jenkins of Ocean City, read a blessing. (See video above).
Other winners included:
Woofin’ Paws Plaque of Perfection
- Overall Winner: Tabby, Steven David, Bensalem, Pa.
Best Dressed Dog
- First: Tabby, Steven David, Bensalem, Pa.
- Second: Daisy, Sabrina Gancarz, Dorothy, N.J.
Best Dressed Cat
- First: Eli, Shawna Snyder, Marmora, N.J.
Best Dressed Pet
- First: Chinchilla, Hannah Dahl, Somers Point, N.J.
Best Bonnet
- First: Bella, Stephanie Pashowski, Philadelphia, Pa.
- Second: Orion, Roxanne and Dennis Huber, Cape May, N.J.
- Third: Juliet, Jerry Davis, Ocean City, N.J.
Best Swimsuit
- First: Lexi, Bob Colman, Ocean City, N.J.
- Second: Lacy, Bob Colman, Ocean City, N.J.
- Third: Griffin, Heather Bennett, Warrington, Pa.
Intelligent Pet Trick
- First: Molly, Cindy Jenkins, Ocean City
- Second: Amber, John Sanders, Rockville, Md.; and Mandy, Laurie Kirkpatrick, Glen Mills, Pa.
- Third: Rosie, Jean H., Waretown, N.J.; and Charlie, Barbara Keller, Ocean City, N.J.
