Halloween Pet Events for October 2009

Are you going to have a Howl-O-Ween of a good time this month? If you have a fun, unique costume in mind for your pet, you should show it off at one of the many animal-friendly Halloween events that will be going on during the last half of October. Below are some upcoming pet events that will make your month spooktacular.

Happy Howl-O-Ween Walk – Oct. 17
Have you ever had your pet blessed? Well, now is your chance at the Indian Ripple Park in Kettering, Ohio. There will also be raffles, door prizes, a pet costume contest, agility demonstrations and vendors. If you’re in the mood to enjoy the colors of autumn, take your pooch on this relaxing walk.

The Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade – Oct. 18
This annual event will be held in the new Broadway plaza in New York, New York. This canine costume event is free and will feature the Animal Haven’s Adopt-A-Pet program. So if you want to show off your pet’s Halloween costume and adopt another animal into your family, this is the place to be.

Spooktacular Twilight Tour – Oct. 23
What could be more thrilling on Halloween than spending time with a bunch of party animals? Visit the San Francisco Zoo in California for a fun-filled evening that features the noctural animals at the zoo. You can even carve a pumpkin for the zoo animals.

Oskee Boo Wow Masquerade – Oct. 27
In Urbana, Illinois, the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is holding its fourth annual masquerade. Pet owners can dress their pets in costumes, and judges will determine the best-dressed pooches. There will hors d’oeuvres and wine for humans and trick-or-treat bags from Cousins Dog Biscuit Company for the animals. Registration is $50 per person and $10 per pet, and the proceeds benefit the Humane Connection Fund.

So get your army of barking ghosts and goblins together and enjoy the pet-friendly entertainment. If none of these events are near you, contact your local animal shelter or rescue organization to find local Halloween parties and costume contests.

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