Cuteness Overload! We met a LOT of adorable animals in 2017 | Seattle Refined

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15,000 people were expected to attend Petpalooza, an event featuring an animal-related entertainment stage, the K9 Kings High Flying Dog Show, flydog and agility demos, All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, pony rides, Mud Bay's Northwest Pet Contest, an agility area, over 150 vendor booths, adoptions, low-cost animal services, giveaways and lots of activities to keep both humans and pets entertained. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Carson, the Woodland Park Zoo's red panda, celebrates his third birthday and the fourth of July with an American flag themed cake and a rocket stuffed with treats Friday, June 30, 2017. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

A large group of cat lovers swarmed Cal Anderson Park for First Caturday - a day dedicated to getting together outside, hanging, and talking all things cat. First Caturday has been popping up all over the country, and falls on the first Saturday of each summer month. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Glow In The Park brought out scores of decked out doggies and their humans to Green Lake for a lap around the park.{ }The rain most certainly didn't stop the dogs from hitting the ground in grand fashion last night in support of the Humane Society's Disaster and Life-Saver Rescue Funds. Click on for cobwebs, pumpkins and Marvel inspired get ups galore. (Image: Chona Kasinger / Seattle Refined)

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Another night of Bark In the Park at Safeco Field as Mariners fans got to take their four-legged friends to watch the game against the Houston Astros. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

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His foster affectionately refers to him as a "low-rider", and this hilarious-looking little man is FULL of attitude! (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

It was another night for Bark in the Park! Mariners fans were allowed to bring their dogs to the game to enjoy the sun, some Mariners baseball, and man's best friend. The next Bark in the Park game will be September 5, against the Houston Astros. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

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The annual Bunny Party benefit for the Seattle Animal Shelter and Special Bunny, hosted by Ugly Baby and La Ru at Pike Place Market. 10% of the day's sales from the arts and crafts store will go to both organizations, along with the proceeds from a silent auction. Both organizations stressed that while bunnies make wonderful pets and can be litter box trained, owning a bunny is a 8-12 year commitment. Check out www.specialbunny.com and www.seattle.gov/animalshelter for more information on adopting the furry creatures. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

A large group of cat lovers swarmed Cal Anderson Park for First Caturday - a day dedicated to getting together outside, hanging, and talking all things cat. First Caturday has been popping up all over the country, and falls on the first Saturday of each summer month. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Sir Charles Barkley (482,000 followers): At nearly half a million followers on Instagram. Sir Charles Barkley is an internet sensation to be reckoned with. Sir Charles Barkley is an adorable Frenchie that roots for all the Seattle sports teams, though definitely has an affinity for the Chicago Bulls (his dad's favorite). (Image: Seattle Refined)

Outback Kangaroo in Arlington provides kangaroo and exotic animal tours that allows guest to interact with all the different animals. In addition to kangaroos, the farm houses everything from alpacas and flying squirrels to peacocks and wallaroos. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

It was another night for Bark in the Park! Mariners fans were allowed to bring their dogs to the game to enjoy the sun, some Mariners baseball, and man's best friend. The next Bark in the Park game will be September 5, against the Houston Astros. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Miniature horse trainers, professionals, and enthusiasts made their way out to the 12th Miniature Horse Show, put on the by Evergreen Miniature Horse Club, at the Washington Horseman Tacoma Unit #1 in Spanaway. The show has a Seahawks, "12th man" theme, and the judging of the minature horses and ponies will continue over the weekend. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Zoey, a two-year-old blue pitbull/staffordshire, has been waiting for over a year to be adopted. She loves walks and hikes, is great on a leash, but also loves to cuddle up on the couch. Saving Great Animals, the Seattle-area animal rescue that is currently taking care of Zoey, thinks an active couple that doesn't already have cats or small animals would be a great fit for her. Saving Great Animals is a non-profit organization that takes care of around 80 dogs on average, and will be hosting a fundraising event on June 2nd at the Pickering Barn in Issaquah. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Miniature horse trainers, professionals, and enthusiasts made their way out to the 12th Miniature Horse Show, put on the by Evergreen Miniature Horse Club, at the Washington Horseman Tacoma Unit #1 in Spanaway. The show has a Seahawks, "12th man" theme, and the judging of the minature horses and ponies will continue over the weekend. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Outback Kangaroo in Arlington provides kangaroo and exotic animal tours that allows guest to interact with all the different animals. In addition to kangaroos, the farm houses everything from alpacas and flying squirrels to peacocks and wallaroos. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Attendees sip locally craft beer and pet baby rescue goats at the second annual Baby Goats and Brews fundraiser at Reuben's Brews in Ballard. $1 from every beer, growler, and flight sold goes to Puget Sound Goat Rescue. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

15,000 people were expected to attend Petpalooza, an event featuring an animal-related entertainment stage, the K9 Kings High Flying Dog Show, flydog and agility demos, All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, pony rides, Mud Bay's Northwest Pet Contest, an agility area, over 150 vendor booths, adoptions, low-cost animal services, giveaways and lots of activities to keep both humans and pets entertained. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Lucy Pet Products and the Lucy Pet Foundation brought out a wave pool for dogs during Bark in the Park! Mariners fans were allowed to bring their dogs to the game to enjoy the sun, some Mariners baseball, and man's best friend. The next Bark in the Park game will be September 5, against the Houston Astros. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Dozens of Corgis took Emerald Downs by storm as they competed in the first annual Corgi Races. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

15,000 people were expected to attend Petpalooza, an event featuring an animal-related entertainment stage, the K9 Kings High Flying Dog Show, flydog and agility demos, All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, pony rides, Mud Bay's Northwest Pet Contest, an agility area, over 150 vendor booths, adoptions, low-cost animal services, giveaways and lots of activities to keep both humans and pets entertained. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Outback Kangaroo in Arlington provides kangaroo and exotic animal tours that allows guest to interact with all the different animals. In addition to kangaroos, the farm houses everything from alpacas and flying squirrels to peacocks and wallaroos. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Zoey, a two-year-old blue pitbull/staffordshire, has been waiting for over a year to be adopted. She loves walks and hikes, is great on a leash, but also loves to cuddle up on the couch. Saving Great Animals, the Seattle-area animal rescue that is currently taking care of Zoey, thinks an active couple that doesn't already have cats or small animals would be a great fit for her. Saving Great Animals is a non-profit organization that takes care of around 80 dogs on average, and will be hosting a fundraising event on June 2nd at the Pickering Barn in Issaquah. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Yogis stretch out among their feline friends during Seattle Meowtropolitan’s “Yoga with Cats." The evening's proceeds will benefit the local chapter of Frankie’s Friends, a non-profit foundation dedicated to helping pets in need of lifesaving emergency or specialty veterinary care. Patrons are encouraged to come de-stress, stretch and strengthen their core alongside the resident cats of Seattle Meowtropolitan, also known as Seattle’s first cat café. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

The Seattle PrideFest is here, which also means we get to see the Doggie Drag Contest! Over 30 pups dressed in drag and were judged by real life drag queens. Seattle Humane partnered up with PrideFest to put on this event which raised funds for Pet Project, an offshoot of the Pet Food Bank, which provides services to more than 200 pets belonging to low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. Pet Project matches volunteers one-on-one with clients to help them with their basic pet care needs on a monthly basis and enable clients to keep their pets. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Attendees sip locally craft beer and pet baby rescue goats at the second annual Baby Goats and Brews fundraiser at Reuben's Brews in Ballard. $1 from every beer, growler, and flight sold goes to Puget Sound Goat Rescue. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

It was another night for Bark in the Park! Mariners fans were allowed to bring their dogs to the game to enjoy the sun, some Mariners baseball, and man's best friend. The next Bark in the Park game will be September 5, against the Houston Astros. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

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Hundreds of people flock to the Vashon Sheepdog Classic to watch shephards compete in the national qualifier at Misty Isle Farms on Vashon Island. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

The annual Goat Olympics came to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in support of the New Moon Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary. Goats and their owners competed in events such as foot races, the shortest goat, the longest ears, and the best goat-owner-look-a-like. All proceeds from the event go to support New Moon Farm. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

15,000 people were expected to attend Petpalooza, an event featuring an animal-related entertainment stage, the K9 Kings High Flying Dog Show, flydog and agility demos, All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, pony rides, Mud Bay's Northwest Pet Contest, an agility area, over 150 vendor booths, adoptions, low-cost animal services, giveaways and lots of activities to keep both humans and pets entertained. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

The Woodland Park Zoo's Chilean flamingos, Paco and Pluma, take a walk through the zoo on Friday, June 30, 2017. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

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The annual Goat Olympics came to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in support of the New Moon Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary. Goats and their owners competed in events such as foot races, the shortest goat, the longest ears, and the best goat-owner-look-a-like. All proceeds from the event go to support New Moon Farm. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

The Seattle PrideFest is here, which also means we get to see the Doggie Drag Contest! Over 30 pups dressed in drag and were judged by real life drag queens. Seattle Humane partnered up with PrideFest to put on this event which raised funds for Pet Project, an offshoot of the Pet Food Bank, which provides services to more than 200 pets belonging to low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. Pet Project matches volunteers one-on-one with clients to help them with their basic pet care needs on a monthly basis and enable clients to keep their pets. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

Woodland Park Zoo's new baby giraffe enjoys the sun on Friday, June 30, 2017. The baby's mother, 8-year-old Tufani, gave birth Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Sy Bean / Seattle Refined)

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