Canines donned tuxedos or pink party tutus to walk the red carpet at the Depot in downtown Minneapolis for the Whisker Whirl. Every pup in attendance — from the tiniest Chihuahuas to the greatest Great Danes — basked in the limelight with their humans. The event helps the Animal Humane Society provide a safe haven and medical treatments for animals, as well as outreach programs. The Whippet Whirl and the Rockweiler were among the favorite doggy-themed cocktails (sorry, pooches, for human consumption only).
Shannon Toren and Lizzy, a terrier mix rescue from the Humane Society. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Rich Bonnin and Tucker, a 17-month-old Tibetan terrier. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
David Gutzke, Animal Humane Society board member, and his daughter, Annika, with Buddy, a Boston terrier mix. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Glen and Kate Mason, John Glenn and Lisa Bendeich. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Animal Humane Society President and CEO Janelle Dixon with Gryphon, a Chihuahua-terrier from the society. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Kendall Spence with Maya, a four-year-old bull mastiff. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Shelby Harris and Murphy the Chihuahua. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
![Tawnya Gelle with Mork, a Pekingese up for adoption through Secondhand Hounds. ] (SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE/BRE McGEE) **Tawnya Gelle, Mork (Pekingese in foster care)](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/JZZHHZSW4ADRC2TZJSRM27I6VE.jpg?&w=1080)
![Shannon Toren and Lizzy, a terrier mix rescued from the Humane Society. ] (SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE/BRE McGEE) **Shannon Toren, Lizzy (terrier mix)](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/VXIGHYVEXQK5UG556GYQWDKRRY.jpg?&w=1080)
![Rich Bonnin and Tucker, a 17-month-old Tibetan Terrier. ] (SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE/BRE McGEE) **Rich Bonnin, Tucker (Tibetan Terrier)](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/WVTGMEHTDDUE3ZCTOUNDHVMA5Q.jpg?&w=1080)
![David Gutzke, member of the Board of Directors of the Animal Humane Society, and his daughter, Annika with Buddy, a Boston Terrier mix rescue. ] (SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE/BRE McGEE) **David Gutzke (Board Member on the Board of Directors of the Animal Humane Society), Annika Gutzke (David's daughter), Buddy (Boston Terrier mix, rescue dog)](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/U567UTN6OEFIRPVV7N3AUB3GSY.jpg?&w=1080)
![From left to right, Glen and Kate Mason, John Glenn and Lisa Bendeich. ] (SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE/BRE McGEE) **Glen Mason (left), Kate Mason (left center), John Glenn (right center), Lisa Bendeich (right)](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/5OZGNXPQNJDAYIQWWRKS2L2VVQ.jpg?&w=1080)
![Animal Humane Society President and CEO, Janelle Dixon with Gryphon, a Chihuahua Terrier rescue dog from the Humane Society. ] (SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE/BRE McGEE) **Janelle Dixon (Animal Humane Society President and CEO), Gryphon (Chihuahua Terrier rescue)](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/Y7QND2JIEBSYIO32ZRR2UZD2HU.jpg?&w=1080)
![Kendall Spence with Maya, a 4-year-old Bullmastiff. ] (SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE/BRE McGEE) **Kendall Spence, Maya (4-year-old Bullmastiff)](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/HBY73JIYY6OGSMJCER73DQWURI.jpg?&w=1080)
![Shelby Harris and Chihuahua, Murphy. ] (SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE/BRE McGEE) **Shelby Harris, Murphy (Chihuahua)](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/MW3EPPK36ZCSRZF2CMLJVTLVPM.jpg?&w=1080)
