Mutts strut their stuff on South Whidbey

Dogs and their owners showed off their fun costumes at Apple Day's Mutt Strut parade Saturday, Oct. 20.

By Elisabeth Murray • October 23, 2012 5:28 pm
Right: Rylie Patching
Right: Rylie Patching

Dogs and their owners showed off their fun costumes at Apple Day’s Mutt Strut parade Saturday, Oct. 20.

Rylie Patching, 6, of Langley, walks with her mom Leslie Patching and their dog Ruby in the annual Mutt Strut dog parade at the Bayview Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 20. Even without a drink and chips, the trio won best owner and dog costume combo.

Batman and Robin’s secret identities were revealed at the annual Mutt Strut at the Bayview Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 20. Stephen Gutierrez, 4, and Ponch, the chihuahua, flew from Las Vegas, Nev. to fight crime (and visit their Whidbey Island family members) and won best celebrity dog.