1/9Nova, pictured with owners Helen Young and Gus Ekoerg, won 'dog most like its owner' prize at the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill Dog of the Year event on February 17. Picture: Bronwyn Farr
Dog of the Year gala at Ellis Beach: See the pix
Four-legged celebrities strutted their stuff and wagged their tails at the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill Dog of the Year event – a great fundraiser for YAPS. See the pictures
2/9Maverick, pictured with owner Nicole Nash, won best trick dog at the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill Dog of the Year event on February 17. Picture: Bronwyn Farr
3/9Ollie, pictured with owners Kristy Ronin and Tom Mangan, won Dog of the Year at the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill Dog of the Year event on February 17. Picture: Bronwyn Farr
4/9Gigolo, pictured with owner Cassie Gerity, at the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill Dog of the Year event on February 17. Picture: Bronwyn Farr
5/9Louise Bester with Bandit at the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill Dog of the Year event on February 17. Picture: Bronwyn Farr
6/9Shane Hollingsworth with Busta at the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill Dog of the Year event on February 17. Picture: Bronwyn Farr
7/9Sophie Essberger with Charlie at the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill Dog of the Year event on February 17. Picture: Bronwyn Farr
8/9Robin Logan with Alfie at the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill Dog of the Year event on February 17. Picture: Bronwyn Farr
9/9Former YAPS dog Shera with Anna Simpson at the Ellis Beach Bar and Grill Dog of the Year event on February 17. Picture: Bronwyn Farr
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