A-Paws for the Dogs

Billionaire Rick Caruso’s Rosewood Miramar went to the dogs when dozens of canines invaded the tony hostelry’s Great Lawn to celebrate its 2nd annual International Dog Day hosted by managing director Rick Fidel.

With pet owners paying $250 to enter, all proceeds benefited the local animal shelter, Santa Barbara Humane, which has two locales in Goleta and Santa Maria, and the charity Love Leo with judges looking for personality, spirit, beauty, tricks, and talent.

The first prize winner won a two-night stay for two guests, including the winning canine, at the beachside hotel.

It also included dinner for two at Caruso’s, in-room dog amenities, and another dinner for two at the hotel’s Japanese eatery, AMA Sushi.

The pampered pooch party, which also featured special guest Camilla Belle, an actress and dog lover, raised more than $12,000 for the animal charities. Paws for thought, indeed…