A rescue dog is a dog adopted from a shelter, rescue organization or difficult circumstance rather than bought from a breeder, and adoption has become a cornerstone of modern pet culture. Parades and pet events routinely spotlight adoptable animals alongside the costumes. The world of the Tompkins Square Dog Parade — neighborhood runs, community fundraising, veterinarians volunteering their profile — overlaps heavily with rescue culture, even when the dogs strutting past are wearing couture.
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Mentioned in: Inside the Tompkins Square Dog Parade: Teigen, Legend and Hundreds of Very Good Costumes