See the pictures and read about last years' event here
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The Howl-O-Ween Party was a lot of fun and there were SO many great costumes this year! ...and so many cute dogs! We had a wonderful turn out; thanks to all who attended this years' event.
Here are this years' winners and the prizes they won. Thanks to our judges for all their hard work...it's not easy to select 15 - 20 winners from almost 80 fabulous costumes!
Thanks to Henry Chin, this years' official event photographer, for all the fantastic photo's! And to Will Anzenberger, Christelle Solis and Mary Ellen Reed for their contribution too!See Will's pix here (also in the Small Dogs Howl-O-Ween gallery)
See Christelle's pix hereBest in Show:
Sophie, Christelle Solis' dog, dressed as a Peacock. They won a gift box from Pet Food Express, Alameda which contained a dog bed, a leash and collar set, a Furminator, and other great products.Most Original Costume:
Tuff Guy & KIrby, Derrick & Tara's dogs who were Devo Dog's. They won 2 free nights of boarding at Club k-9 and some dog toys.Best Dog & Person Costume:
Mocha, Rachael Crim's dog, who was Little Bo Peep & Sheep. They won a lovely gift basket from Dog Bone Alley and 25$ Starbucks card.Scariest Costume:
Minnie & Louie & Jim & Jan Franz as Sarah Palin and John McCain and Mooses. They won a free vet exam and shots from Alameda Pet Hospital.Best Homemade Costume:
Sophie as a Peacock. They won a 25$ gift certificate from Mike's Pet and Feed.Best Ready-Made Costume:
Oreo, Christine I's dog, who was a Skunk. They won a gorgeous leash & collar set from Pet Food Express.Best 2 or more dogs:
Calum, Toby & Jake, Mary Ellen and Kathy's dogs, dressed as the Three Musketeers. They won a free pet portrait & holiday cards from Smart Photo, and some dog toys.Funniest Costume:
"Rocco Taco", Julia's dog dressed as a punked out dog. They won a gift basket from Doggie Styles.Most Creative Costume:
Sugar, as Joan Van Ark, an aging Starlet with bad cosmetic surgery. Adam Parascandola's dog. They won a gift basket from Providence Veterinary Hospital.Most Well-Behaved Dog in Costume:
Jennifer & Eloise, as a Hippy and her Magic Shroom. They won a free grooming from Seiji Morikawa and a dog toy.Best Costume for a Tiny small dog:
Angel, as a Lifeguard. Tia's dog. They won a free pet portrait from Smart Photo and a gift basket.Best Child and Dog Costume:
Gizmo, Ollie & Lucky, dressed as Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, Sarah Russell's dogs. They won a 25$ Amoeba Gift Certificate & toys.Best Dog Dressed as another Animal:
Valentine, Ken Olsen's dog, dressed as a Chicken. They won gifts from Lisa's Passion for Pets.Best Fictional Character Costume:
Jay & Nani, dressed as Beauty & the Beast. They won gifts from Doggie Styles.Honorable Mentions:
~ Buddy, as a Watchdog, and Vicky
~ Mega, as a Lion, and Shawn
~ Lewis & Sadie, as Lobster & Mermaid, ~ Shannon as a Jellyfish. "Under the Sea"
~ Yoshi as Cowboy Yoshi, Harold & Tricia Nelson
~ Toby, as a Pirate, with Sally PhungThey all won various toys from Lisa's Passion for Pets, or dog clothes courtesy of Alameda Small Dogs.
**Every prizewinner also won a discount coupon for Dog Bone Alley and a Pet Wash voucher for the dog bath at Pet Food Express, Alameda courtesy of the Alameda Humane Society.
Thanks to our judges this year:
Dr. Mary Applegate
Park Centre Veterinary Hospital
Julie, Store Manager of Dog Bone Alley, Alameda
Helen Jefferson, Alameda Humane Society
Bobeck Parandian, owner Bowzer's PizzaAnd of course to our volunteer team for this year:
Henry & Loretta Chin
Mary Ellen Reed
Kathy Cochran
Naomi Salazar
Robert Todd
Elizabeth Oh
Annette Milner
Ryan Milner
Alex (his friend)
Nancy Kravitz
Sammie Mah
Jennifer Cohen
Portia Polner
...and Carrie Isett
and others who kindly pitched in on the day of the event!Also, this year, one of our volunteer's, Elizabeth Oh, decided to raise a few bucks towards supplies & decorations, etc. About 15 fellow small dog parkers chipped in a little bit amounting to $87! In addition, thanks to Christine Johnson, Holly's Mom, for donating $20. So we raised a total of $107 to put toward expenses and effort - thanks all!
Thanks so much everyone for helping pull off another fun Howl-O-Ween!!
It is that time again!
Our 5th annual Howl-O-Ween party will be on Sunday, October 26th from 1 pm to about 3:30 pm. *Please plan to arrive by 1:15 to register for the contest.Parking is available in the lot next to the dog park, on the street and at neighboring Crown Beach. Allow a few extra minutes to park as this is a popular event. **Be safe and always make sure your dogs are securely leashed from car to inside the park!
If you have further questions about the party, please send us an email!
Here is the general plan:
1:00 pm - Party begins! Visit the registration table to register for the contest and get your line up number. Place number on yourself (not your dog) so that the judges can clearly see it when you walk by (preferably on chest.)
1:30 pm - Parade line up will begin; all contestants will be asked to line up in numerical order.
1:45 pm - Pet Parade will begin! We will do one big loop around the park. After everyone has looped around once, please remain in line so that the judges can walk around and take a closer look at your costumes.
2:00 pm - When judges are finished with their close up look, they will return to their table and we will start the walk past the judges table! Each contestant will walk past the judges (in the same numerical order) and show off their costumes. Contestants will be announced individually by Costume Name & Number as they walk past the judges. The line needs to keep moving, but showing off is encouraged!!
After last contestant is announced, the judges will take some time to compare notes and decide upon the winners!
3:00 pm (approx.) - Winners will be announced and prizes awarded! Be sure and stick around to hear the winners so that you can claim your prize!
3:30 (approx.) - Event concludes...until next year!
