FAMILY RESEMBLANCE

by Kylie Cooper photography by Shoocha Photography styling by Kim Rios, Metropolis Culture

Regular readers should be familiar with The Bend’s bi-annual Cutest Pets contest — however, this year, we decided to switch things up a bit. We put out a call in search of Coastal Bend pets who just happen to have an uncanny resemblance to their owners. After sifting through tons of nominations featuring adorable pets and their lookalike humans, we selected the eight dynamic duos you’ll meet in this feature. Judge the resemblances for yourself while we tell you a bit about the couples, and the humans conduct playful interviews with their animal companions.

From the effortlessly chic pairing of a Shih Tzu named Simon and his stylish person Jennifer to the gorgeous, almost identical brown curls of a Micro Goldendoodle named Chessie and her beloved friend Leslie, these local pet/owner pairs are sure to bring a smile to your face.