Pooch Party raises close to $5000 for animals in need
Carnivale 2026
The results are in for this year’s Pooch Party, and the winner is a double act for the first time in Port Douglas Carnivale history.
Douglas's Top Dogs for 2026 were Skipper and Chelsea, owned by Amanda Connolly - the event’s first-ever team entry.
Cassie Flinn, from Pooch Party joint sponsor Ray White Port Douglas, said the charity event made close to $5000 for Paws and Claws animal shelter.
“This Port Douglas Carnivale event just keeps growing in support and good times every year,” Cassie says.
“It's a community truly changing the lives of animals in need.”
There were 47 entries to this year's competitions, which included best-dressed dog, best trick and best lookalike.
The full Pooch Party results were:
- Best Dressed Dog - chihuahuas Skipper and Chelsea with owner Amanda Connolly
- Best Dog Trick - titoodle Alfie with trainer Estella (has won this event every year - five times in a row)
- Naughtiest Dog Tails of Destruction - jack russell Olive with owner Soula
- Dog with the Waggiest Tail - jack russell Phillydog with owner Kaya
- Owner/Dog Lookalike - miniature schnauzer Chilly with owner Milla
- Best Adopted Dog - silkyhuahua and owner Jeremy
- Douglas's Top Dogs for 2026 were Skipper and Chelsea with owner Amanda Connolly
Port Douglas Vets also sponsored the event.
