Cute puppy models walked the runway for the annual Paws for the Cause gala and fashion show

In support of the Ontario Veterinary College’s Pet Trust Fund (a charity not for snooty Forest Hill trust-fund puppies, but dedicated to advancing the health and wellbeing of companion animals), Paws For the Cause hosted their second annual fundraiser at Airship 37 near the Distillery District last night. The fundraiser included a fashion show, where models like eTalk’s Tanya Kim, Flare’s Mosha Lundström-Halbert, Degrassi stars Alicia Josipovic and Luke Bilyk, the Harbord Room’s Cory Vitiello, NKPR owner Natasha Koifman, actor Meghan Heffern and MTV’s Aliya-Jasmine Sovani wore Philip Sparks clothing and walked dog models that sported designs by Babies and Beasts. Some complaints of dogism were heard as partygoers joked that there were too many French bulldogs and not enough larger pups (of the 10 doggies, six were French bulldogs); we assume French bulldogs are a breed that actually puts up with being trotted out in dog clothes. Guests munched on treats supplied by Pusateri’s (without reservations about their recent shutdown), including satays served in dog bowls (we like a party that sticks with a theme). Up today’s “awww” factor with our puppy slideshow after the jump.

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Welcome to the doghouse (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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Dog: “Where am I?” (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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Dogs: “Ladies, watch where you’re stepping.” (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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Dogs: “They said to follow the other dog’s behind, right?” (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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Final dog walks (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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This pup had a late night, partying with other dog models. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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Tanya Kim: “This show is just as much about me as it is the dogs.”<br /> Dog: “Lady, my legs are only so long!” (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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Aliya-Jasmine Sovani: “We talked about this. Pivot, step, pivot.” <br /> Dog: “Mama? Is that you?” (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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Cory Vitiello: “Smell my fingers.”<br /> Dog: “No.” (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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Natasha Koifman: “What is that little guy doing?” <br /> Dog: “This is the last time I dress up for a paycheque.” (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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Mosha Lundström-Halbert: “That’s it. Just do your business and we’ll be on our way.“ <br /> Dog: “They said all I had to do was walk back and forth, and now we’re stopping? Stop smiling!” (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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Luke Bilyk: “I can just tell that everyone here watches my show.”<br /> Dog: “This was supposed to be my day.” (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

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