Lucy and Linus, owned by Kate Pura, of San Diego, pose for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Lucy and Linus, owned by Kate Pura, of San Diego, pose for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Foxy, owned by Betty Javonillo and Soki Castillo, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Foxy, owned by Betty Javonillo and Soki Castillo, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ollie, owned by Reyna Swanson, of San Diego, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Ollie, owned by Reyna Swanson, of San Diego, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tifa, owned buy Heather and Devin McDonald, dressed as Rex from Fall Out New Vegas, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Tifa, owned buy Heather and Devin McDonald, dressed as Rex from Fall Out New Vegas, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cinnabella Buns, owned by Mary Caraway, of Poway, poses for a photo during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Cinnabella Buns, owned by Mary Caraway, of Poway, poses for a photo during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Coffee, owned by Monica Rudy, of San Diego, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Coffee, owned by Monica Rudy, of San Diego, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bruno, owned by Arnold Salanga and Anais Garcia, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Bruno, owned by Arnold Salanga and Anais Garcia, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Caoimhe "Keeva" owned by Luke Mastaglio, dressed as Little Miss Lost in Space, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Caoimhe “Keeva” owned by Luke Mastaglio, dressed as Little Miss Lost in Space, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bailey Bear, owned by Tammy Nguyen, of San Diego, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Bailey Bear, owned by Tammy Nguyen, of San Diego, poses for a picture during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cinnabella Buns, owned by Mary Caraway, of Poway, poses for a photo during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Cinnabella Buns, owned by Mary Caraway, of Poway, poses for a photo during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Josephine Zosa and pup Kilo pose for a photo in their costumes during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Josephine Zosa and pup Kilo pose for a photo in their costumes during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Originally Published: July 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM PDT