White Sox dressed as Darth Vader in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)
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White Sox dressed as Darth Vader in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

White Sox dressed as Darth Vader in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Moana was dressed as Shar-Pei at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Moana was dressed as Shar-Pei at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sir Ruffles von Vicious dressed as Super Chicken in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sir Ruffles von Vicious dressed as Super Chicken in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Kiki dressed as Furry Krueger in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Kiki dressed as Furry Krueger in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Choochie dressed as Superman as he participated in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Choochie dressed as Superman as he participated in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Choochie dressed as Superman as he participated in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Choochie dressed as Superman as he participated in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fans watch a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fans watch a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Winston dressed as Yoda in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Winston dressed as Yoda in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dogs wait to take the runway in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dogs wait to take the runway in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Otis dressed as characters of Guardians of the Galaxy at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Otis dressed as characters of Guardians of the Galaxy at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sir Ruffles von Vicious dressed as Super Chicken in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sir Ruffles von Vicious dressed as Super Chicken in a costume contest at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Abby dressed as Beetlejuice at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Abby dressed as Beetlejuice at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Falcorino dressed as characters from Justice League in a at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Falcorino dressed as characters from Justice League in a at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

FJ dressed as Wonder Woman at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

FJ dressed as Wonder Woman at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tule, a Komondor, left, meets Hugger at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tule, a Komondor, left, meets Hugger at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Pin, a Miniature Pinscher, dressed as Superman at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Pin, a Miniature Pinscher, dressed as Superman at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

DJ and Molly dress up at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

DJ and Molly dress up at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Moana was dressed as Shar-Pei at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Moana was dressed as Shar-Pei at the 6th Annual PAWmicon Convention hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Hazard Center in San Diego on July 15, 2018. Dogs dressed up in costumes for annual event that happens the week of Comic-Con. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

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