Comic-Con goes to the dogs at pet cosplay competition
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Comic-Con week in San Diego kicked off with PAWmicon 2026, a pet cosplay competition hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center. The event attracted over 500 people and their pets, who participated in a costume extravaganza. This marks a growing trend of integrating animal-themed events into major pop culture conventions.
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Comic-Con week started with a pet cosplay competition.
The Globe and MailPlain English
Loaded language removedComic-Con week started with a woof, as over 500 people and their pets attended a cosplay event, Helen Woodward Animal Center's PAWmicon 2026 in San Diego.
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Comic-Con week started with a pet cosplay competition.
The Globe and MailOver 500 people attended the PAWmicon 2026 event.
The Globe and MailHelen Woodward Animal Center hosted PAWmicon 2026.
The Globe and MailPAWmicon 2026 was held in San Diego.
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