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With Comic-Con ramping up in San Diego, humans and their pups donned costumes from their favorite movies and TV shows for the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center.

Lucy and Linus, dressed as Bark Vader and Luke Skywoofer, owned by Kate Pura, of Lemon Grove, sit in their wagon during the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lucy and Linus, dressed as Bark Vader and Luke Skywoofer, owned by Kate Pura, of Lemon Grove, sit in their wagon during the 14th annual PAWmicon event. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mary Caraway and Madison, of Poway, pose for a photo while dressed in "Game of Bones" theme during the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mary Caraway and Madison, of Poway, pose for a photo while dressed in "Game of Bones" theme. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jeanne Patten adjusts Sparkle, dressed as Strawberry Shortcake, owned by Jeanne Patten, sits in her car during the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jeanne Patten adjusts Sparkle, dressed as Strawberry Shortcake, owned by Jeanne Patten, sits in her car. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jack Alcantara and Luna, of La Mesa, pose for a photo while dressed in Star Wars themed costumes during the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jack Alcantara and Luna, of La Mesa, pose for a photo while dressed in Star Wars themed costumes. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Diana Thai and Duffy, dressed as Ken and Ryu from Street Fighter, pose for a photo during the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Diana Thai and Duffy, dressed as Ken and Ryu from Street Fighter. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lizzy Hastie, Ethan Vance and their dog Tika pose for a photo while dressed in a Castaway theme during the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lizzy Hastie, Ethan Vance and their dog Tika pose for a photo while dressed in a Castaway theme during the 14th annual PAWmicon event. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bailey, owned by Tammy Nguyen, poses for a photo while dressed as the Pixar lamp during the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bailey, owned by Tammy Nguyen, poses for a photo while dressed as the Pixar lamp during the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sophie owned by Dolores Bollard, of Rancho Bernardo, compete in the costume contest during the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sophie owned by Dolores Bollard, of Rancho Bernardo, compete in the costume contest during the 14th annual PAWmicon event. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mary Caraway adjusts' Madison's "Game of Bones" themed costume before competing in a contest during the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mary Caraway adjusts’ Madison’s "Game of Bones" themed costume before competing in a contest during the 14th annual PAWmicon event, hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 21. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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