ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -Pet owners were able to bring their furry animals to compete in a Pet Fashion show.

Power Team Properties and the City of Odessa hosted the event for the first time.

In this event, food trucks, music, entertainment, vendors.

People were able to adopt a pet in this event and there was a pet fashion show where people could compete for a trophy.

People were able to dress up their dogs with clothing from superhero costumes, western cowboy style, and a dress and hair wig.

“They never did anything like this. I was excited because they are crazy,” said Sarah Dominguez.

Judges awarded the Mr and Mrs pet paw of the year with a crown and a special certificate.

“It would be pretty cool if I never won anything so if they win something it would be cool,” said Sarah Dominguez.

Pet owners are glad they are getting to take their pets to do fun activities in the community.

It also serves as a way to socialize their pet and get them active.

“We used to do it a lot more. I feel like there are not too many events for these pets anymore, but we used to try to do it. My dog is getting old from being out here in this heat. it’s fun.” said Jose Valenzuela.

One of the organizers owned a pet store and she hosted pet fashion shows for twelve years.

She wanted to continue to do pet fashion shows for the community.

“It is important to the community. I mean there are not many things to do in Odessa and something like this helps out the community,” said Jose Valenzuela.

The organizers plan to expand the pet fashion show across the Permian basin and have it in Monahan’s, Andrews, and Midland.

“Next year we are hoping to have two shows. This year we only have one, but we are hoping to grow it to two shows next year and it will include every surrounding community in the Permian basin,” said Branch Manager at Service First Mortgage Amber Barrientes

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