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A Doggy Good Day with the Indy Mutt Strut

Julie Rhea, right, gets a kiss from Tulip after performing with the Indy Dog & Disc Club at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Julie Rhea, right, gets a kiss from Tulip after performing with the Indy Dog & Disc Club at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Missy Hulman gets a kiss from Sunny before driving the pace car to start the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Missy Hulman gets a kiss from Sunny before driving the pace car to start the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Madison and Dakota smile as they hang out before the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Madison and Dakota smile as they hang out before the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Wells runs through the puddles at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.  He is up for adoption at The Paw Patch at 4410 Lafayette Rd.  He is about two years old and full grown.
Wells runs through the puddles at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015. He is up for adoption at The Paw Patch at 4410 Lafayette Rd. He is about two years old and full grown.
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Smok, a bull terrior, with the Central Indiana Bull Terrior Club, wears a race t-shirt at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Smok, a bull terrior, with the Central Indiana Bull Terrior Club, wears a race t-shirt at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Logan, right, gets a close up look at the Indianapolis Indians' mascot Rowdie before starting the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Logan, right, gets a close up look at the Indianapolis Indians' mascot Rowdie before starting the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs of all breeds and sizes walk over the bricks before heading to the track for the start of the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs of all breeds and sizes walk over the bricks before heading to the track for the start of the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Teanna Adcock and Angel wait to start the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Teanna Adcock and Angel wait to start the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs of all breeds and sizes walk over the bricks before heading to the track for the start of the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs of all breeds and sizes walk over the bricks before heading to the track for the start of the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Nan Johnson joins Bella and Topaz for a walk at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Nan Johnson joins Bella and Topaz for a walk at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Jasper, visiting with the Central Indiana Shetland Sheepdog Club, smiles for the camera at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Jasper, visiting with the Central Indiana Shetland Sheepdog Club, smiles for the camera at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Beethoven and Suzu wear their rain gear as they join the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on a rainy day, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Beethoven and Suzu wear their rain gear as they join the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on a rainy day, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs take a few minutes to play before heading to the track for the start of the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs take a few minutes to play before heading to the track for the start of the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs of all breeds and sizes greet and check each others smells at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs of all breeds and sizes greet and check each others smells at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Bruno waits patiently with his owner Tyler Sheller at the Forever Friends Great Dane Rescue booth before the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Bruno waits patiently with his owner Tyler Sheller at the Forever Friends Great Dane Rescue booth before the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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A bulldog walks to the track for the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
A bulldog walks to the track for the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Logan, right, gets a close up look at the Indianapolis Indians' mascot Rowdie before starting the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Logan, right, gets a close up look at the Indianapolis Indians' mascot Rowdie before starting the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Skyla an Alaskan Klee Kai and Brenda Vannoy join the walk at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Skyla an Alaskan Klee Kai and Brenda Vannoy join the walk at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Indianapolis Indians mascot Rowdie greets walkers at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Indianapolis Indians mascot Rowdie greets walkers at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Zimonya takes advantage of the puddles to get a drink at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Zimonya takes advantage of the puddles to get a drink at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Skyla an Alaskan Klee Kai and Brenda Vannoy join the walk at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Skyla an Alaskan Klee Kai and Brenda Vannoy join the walk at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Aidan takes a close look at a photographer as she gets ready to participate with her owner Jessica Cooney at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Aidan takes a close look at a photographer as she gets ready to participate with her owner Jessica Cooney at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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A dog is seen next to the Pagoda reflection at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
A dog is seen next to the Pagoda reflection at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Osi runs with Zach DeWitt at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Osi runs with Zach DeWitt at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs and their companions walk the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Sheridan Gilchrist works with Ryder as they perform with the Indy Dog & Disc Club at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Sheridan Gilchrist works with Ryder as they perform with the Indy Dog & Disc Club at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Julie Rhea waits as Tulip jumps over her for a frisbee as they perform with the Indy Dog & Disc Club at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Julie Rhea waits as Tulip jumps over her for a frisbee as they perform with the Indy Dog & Disc Club at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Cassi Vanderpool is hugged by her Golden Retriever Madison before the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Cassi Vanderpool is hugged by her Golden Retriever Madison before the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Magnets adorn a car at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Magnets adorn a car at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs say hello on the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway bricks at the Indy Mutt Strut, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs say hello on the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway bricks at the Indy Mutt Strut, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Dogs of all sizes and breeds and their companions walk over the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway bricks at the Indy Mutt Strut, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Dogs of all sizes and breeds and their companions walk over the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway bricks at the Indy Mutt Strut, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Charlie runs across the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway bricks to start the Indy Mutt Strut, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Charlie runs across the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway bricks to start the Indy Mutt Strut, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Bubbles is pulled across the checkered victory lane after getting her photo taken by her family, the Hendleys, at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Bubbles is pulled across the checkered victory lane after getting her photo taken by her family, the Hendleys, at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Cousin dogs Lady, Chewie, and Chirpa get their photos taken on the checkered Victory lane before the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Cousin dogs Lady, Chewie, and Chirpa get their photos taken on the checkered Victory lane before the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Logan jumps over Jill Best as they perform with the Indy Dog & Disc Club at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Logan jumps over Jill Best as they perform with the Indy Dog & Disc Club at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Great Danes take their companions for a walk on the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Great Danes take their companions for a walk on the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Great Danes take their companions for a walk on the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Great Danes take their companions for a walk on the track at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Nan Johnson joins Bella and Topaz for a walk at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Nan Johnson joins Bella and Topaz for a walk at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Melanie Bowlin and Bentley join the fun at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Melanie Bowlin and Bentley join the fun at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Skyla an Alaskan Klee Kai and Brenda Vannoy join the walk at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Skyla an Alaskan Klee Kai and Brenda Vannoy join the walk at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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A dog enjoys a drink and walk through the water at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
A dog enjoys a drink and walk through the water at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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A dog enjoys a drink and walk through the water at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
A dog enjoys a drink and walk through the water at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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A dog enjoys a drink and walk through the water at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
A dog enjoys a drink and walk through the water at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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Nancy and Jamey Stanley's dog Roxy gets microchipped by Indianapolis Humane Society vet techs Stephanie Wilkerson and Mark Hernandez at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Nancy and Jamey Stanley's dog Roxy gets microchipped by Indianapolis Humane Society vet techs Stephanie Wilkerson and Mark Hernandez at the Indy Mutt Strut held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 25, 2015.
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