costumes from "Spoiled Rotten Doggies"
I hope everyone has their costumes ready for this Halloween weekend! Although the actual event takes place on a Sunday this year, there are plenty of fun, spirited and (most importantly) costumed events running all weekend long for you and your dog!
Whether you’re entering the PUPkin contest, shopping for you and your pooch, or just taking in the sights at the Tompkins Square Park Annual Parade; there is something celebratory for everyone this weekend.
- Saturday, October 30th, Registration begins 11:30 — 12 noon to 3 pm
( Sunday, Oct. 31st)
The 12th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest!
At Fort Green Park, located between Dekalb and Myrtle Avenues
Register by 11:30
Suggested entry fee is $5.00 per dog and will go to buy refill bags for dispensers in Fort Greene Park. Visit fortgreenpups.org for more info. - Sunday, October 31st, 12 noon to 5 pm
Sean Casey Animal Rescue Halloween Block Party!
Sean Casey Animal Rescue, 153 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn
This fun-filled adoption event and block party will feature a five-piece band, games, activities, costume contest, and parade for kids and dogs, raffles, food, and beverages. For more information, contact Charles Henderson at (718) 436-5163, charles.seancaseyanimalrescue@gmail.com. - Sunday, October 31st, starts 12 noon
Howl-O-Ween at Van Cortlandt’s Canine Court!
Location: Canine Court (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx, Broadway and 252nd Street. Bring your dog all dressed up for this costume competition, or just observe unleashed cuteness
Cost: Registration: $10 per dog, $5 each additional dog to benefit the dog run.
Event Organizer: Paws Across America
Manhattan Events
- Saturday, Oct. 30, 11 am to 4 pm
The New York Dog Shop: Howlin’ Halloween Party and Sale
At The New York Dog Shop, 46 West 73rd Street
Join us for Halloween fun with goodies for both humans and their doggies! $5 and $10 clearance tables with collars, leashes, treats, and grooming supplies. Don’t forget to dress up – free gifts for pups dressed in costumes. Free goody bags with purchases over $50, and other promotions throughout the store! Certified trainer and Parenting with Pets author Chris Hamer will be in the store to sign her book and offer a short training seminar.
- for cat lovers** Saturday, Oct. 30th, 1 pm to 6 pm
Anjellicle Cats Rescue: Adoption Van at the Tucker Square Greenmarket
Tucker Square Greenmarket, Columbus Avenue and West 66th Street, Manhattan
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption Van at the Tucker Square Greenmarket. Please stop by our spooky Halloween theme adoption event and check out our kitties! Treats for our rescued cats are welcomed!
For more information, contact Anjellicle Cats Rescue at (646) 457-2130.
- Wednesday, October 27th 7:00 – 9:00 p.m
Animal Fair Magazine’s Annual Halloween Contest
District 36
29 West 36th street
The “American Idol for Halloween Pet Costumes” Animal Fair Magazine’s annual Halloween costume contest will be judged by a bevy of celebrity hosts. Come out with bells and find out who the celebrity judges will crown the winner, and don’t worry, even if you’re not the winner you’re still a winner to the Humane Society of New York who will benefit from the proceeds!
Go to http://www.animalfair.com/home/?p=6186 for more information
- Saturday, Oct. 30, 11 am to 4 pm
The New York Dog Shop: Howlin’ Halloween Party and Sale
At The New York Dog Shop, 46 West 73rd Street
Join us for Halloween fun with goodies for both humans and their doggies! $5 and $10 clearance tables with collars, leashes, treats, and grooming supplies. Don’t forget to dress up – free gifts for pups dressed in costumes. Free goody bags with purchases over $50, and other promotions throughout the store! Certified trainer and Parenting with Pets author Chris Hamer will be in the store to sign her book and offer a short training seminar.
For those of you who have an event, but are still deciding whether your four legged friend looks better as a lobster, hot dog, or Luke Skywalker, here are some suggestions to help you find the perfect costume.
If you’re in the market for something special Ada Nieves for Dogs creates gorgeous, hand made costumes. Her designs have been featured on Martha Stewart, and in magazines, networks and newspapers across the world. Her wait list can be long, so if you can’t get something this time around, book mark her web page for next year’s festivities.
Rumor has it that doggie designer Roberto Negrin has been taking Halloween costume orders since as early as this summer! His outfits are soft and comfortable for the small dog, and he will work with you according to your dog’s particular needs. His award winning designs have also appeared on the Today Show, in the Post and in the Daily News.
Here are my two favorite online retailers for Doggy Halloween Costume ( I love the Yoda costume! at spoiled rotten doggies!) http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/dog-supplies/dog-costumes/ and http://www.spoiledrottendoggies.com/costumes.htm
Plus, if you’re strapped for time or cash, but you can’t bear to recycle last years pooch costume again check out an OLD NAVY near you! At 10 bucks a pop, you can’t beat it these adorable (if a little lacking in imagination) costumes
And of course, for those of you who might be a little tired after dancing the Monster Mash twenty times, pamaper yourself with one of kind Laura Lobdell Jewelry at the shops dog-friendly Halloween celebration where the store’s canine emblem, Xaio, will be serving snacks for you and your pooch! Laura Lobdell Jewelry Halloween Celebration, Saturday, October 23rd to Saturday, October 30th, 1p.m. to 7p.m. daily; Laura Lobdell Jewelry, 183 1/8 West 10th Street (at West 4th Street); 646-272-8483.
