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Karen Caldwell (left) hugs one of the poodles that were on hand as part of French themed decorations during the cocktail hour at the San Francisco Opera Ball in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, September 9, 2016. This photograph is of a candid moment and was not directed in any way.

Karen Caldwell (left) hugs one of the poodles that were on hand as part of French themed decorations during the cocktail hour at the San Francisco Opera Ball in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, September 9, 2016.

This photograph is of a candid moment and was not directed in any way.