Photos of pets dressed up in costumes for Romania’s annual animal expo

Puricel, wearing a beret and necktie, is dressed for a costume parade at the Pet Expo in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda) Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

By Vadim Ghirda, The Associated Press

Posted Mar 14, 2026 08:23:29 PM.

Last Updated Mar 14, 2026 08:31:26 PM.

BUCHAREST, Romania, (AP) — Pet lovers gathered for the 15th annual Romanian pet industry event in Bucharest. The gathering invited owners to dress their pets in colorful costumes for a lively parade.

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