They call it Puppy Love

By Tony Cagala

Feb 14, 2012 • 135 views • 0 comments

Dozer, who was looking for his valentine, took home first place in the costume contest instead. He is owned by Gigi and Doug Hokstad. Photo by Tony Cagala

SOLANA BEACH — The third annual Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Helen Woodward Animal Center, took place Feb. 12 with festivities and events for dogs and their owners to participate in. In addition to the 5K, there was also a Fuzzy Valentine Costume Contest hosted by Magic 92.5 radio personalities Jagger and Kristi.

: Jessie Sigler (left) and her mom Eilleen get their dogs Este (left) and Bo, brother and sister black labs to spell out the message of the day. Photo by Tony Cagala

: Sophie Mock gets her dog Rosie to leap over one of the obstacles on the dog agility course at the Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk. Photo by Tony Cagala

: Dogs shake their stuff on the catwalk during the Puppy Love costume contest. Photo by Tony Cagala

: Magic 92.5 radio personalities Jagger and Kristi (left) pose with their dog Bodie and Niki Burgan with dogs Torrey and Salty, who are part of the only K-9 unit to work with the U.S. Coast Guard. Photo by Tony Cagala

: Soba the lovebug takes a moment before taking to the stage. Photo by Tony Cagala

: Sir Ruffle Von Vicious walks the catwalk during the Fuzzy Valentine Costume Contest. Photo by Tony Cagala

: Sandy Owen of La Mesa, with her dog Zoe who took third place in the costume contest. Photo by Tony Cagala

: Sue Glass with her dog Dozer before the costume contest. Photo by Tony Cagala

: Alexandra Baerg and her dog Bella prepare for the costume contest. Photo by Tony Cagala

: Dozer, who was looking for his valentine, took home first place in the costume contest instead. He is owned by Gigi and Doug Hokstad. Photo by Tony Cagala