Dogs get dressed up at Las Vegas fest for rescued animals — PHOTOS
Bentley, left, and Mercedes Benz, dogs belong to Courtney Lund of Las Vegas, attend the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
Courtney Lund of Las Vegas with her two dogs Bentley, left, and Mercedes Benz attend the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
Leo Gonzalez of Las Vegas and his two dogs attend the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
Jose Sota with her dog Baby, a 16-year-old cocker spaniel, attend the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
Anne Ross of Las Vegas with her dog Nugget attend the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
Hannah Straczek, 17, with her dog Pepe, attend the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
Michele Hood, team member for Atomic Dogs, performs tricks with Maverick, a 10-year-old border collie, during the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
People attend the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
Tyler Kinney, 17 of Las Vegas, with Tony the miniature horse, at the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
People attend the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
A two-year-old Great Dane named Tater Tot during the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
People watch dogs performs during the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
Sierra Pahnke performs tricks with Xcellent, a border-aussie cross, during the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
Xcellent, a border-aussie cross, catches a frisbee during the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
Christy Stevens, president for Hearts Alive Village, with Tonic, a terrier-mix dog up for adoption, during the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
Donna Palladino, right, with Joey, a chihuahua up for adoption, during the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco
It was a celebration of rescued animals during the Family, Fur & Fun Festival at Exploration Park in southwest Las Vegas on Saturday.
The free event in Mountain’s Edge featured a variety of activities, including a Halloween pet costume contest, Chihuahua races, and sport demonstrations by Atomic Dogs, and arts and crafts.
The festival also provided information on pet adoption and fostering opportunities, and spay and neuter education. McGruff the Crime Dog also made an appearance.
Event proceeds benefit nonprofit animal rescue organizations, including Animal Help Alliance, Chi of Hearts, Churchill Foundation, Hearts Alive Village, Heaven Can Wait Animal Society, Paws 4 Love, Street Dogz, Vegas Shepherd Rescue, and Windy’s Ranch and Rescue.
