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Pet Events for October 23 - 30, 2024


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Halloween Doggie Costume Contest

Saturday, October 26, 2024

11 am - 6:30 pm

Klean K9

820 Grand Blvd

Deer Park NY, 11729


Announcing Klean K9’s first Halloween doggie costume contest!👻🦇 Does your pup have the best Halloween costume? Now there’s a chance to prove it! FREE entry

$250 CASH PRIZE for the winner! All contestants get a FREE 5x7 professional photo!

By Richie Schwartz of Pets Photography Studio!

Limited entries available, don’t wait!

Call now to reserve your spot for free!! (631) 994-6545 or click here.

Winner will be picked on Halloween!

Don’t miss out on this Spook-tacular event!



Little Lucy's Halloween Pet Parade

Saturday, October 26, 2024

1 pm - 5 pm

Agawam Park, Pond Ln.

Southampton, NY 11968


Join Little Lucy's for our 23rd Annual Halloween Pet Parade in Agawam Park Southampton! There will be food, vendors, live music, raffle prizes, celebrity judges, & much more. Registration starts promptly at 1:00 pm. $20.00 per dog. All proceeds will go to the Suffolk County SPCA! -Who do so much for the needy animals in Suffolk County. Parade starts after all dogs have been registered. Walking down Jobs Ln. & Main St. in Southampton. Then back to Agawam Park for a awards party to follow. Call if rainy weather 631-287-2352



Old Westbury Gardens Dog Days Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, October 26 & 27, 2024

11 am - 6 pm

Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Road

Old Westbury, NY 11568


We're letting the dogs IN! As part of our celebration of everyone’s best friend this Dog Days Weekend, we are pleased to once again host the Fall Dog Parade and Costume Contest on Sunday, October 27, a fun and anticipated yearly event where pooches (and their parents) get to strut their stuff for a chance to win prizes! The contest begins at 3pm. Costume Contest participants must register at the map stand by 2:00pm. Prize categories include: Best Overall, Prettiest, Most Handsome, Most Original

Best Person & Dog, Funniest. The parade participation is FREE with admission.

Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. NO entry tickets will be sold onsite.

Members or visitors using valid library passes do not need to make reservations.

Remember, visitors may bring their leashed dogs to stroll the gardens on this day. Leashed dogs are permitted throughout the gardens except in the Walled Garden. The garden is open both days to dogs but the fall dog parade and vendors are on Sunday. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.




Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest for PAWS Chicago

Saturday, October 26, 2024

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm CST

Harry Caray’s Tavern, Navy Pier

700 East Grand Avenue

Chicago, IL 60611


Harry Caray’s Tavern on Navy Pier invites you to celebrate spooky season this year with your pet in tow. Join us Saturday, October 26th from 4pm-5pm for our annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest benefiting PAWS Chicago! Entry is just $10 per pet, with all proceeds going to PAWS Chicago. Spectators—both human and pet—can attend for free! For every Boston Beer product purchased at Harry Caray’s Tavern on October 26th, Boston Beer will donate $1 to PAWS Chicago. - For more info click here.

 


Trunk or Treat with kids and pets

Saturday, October 26, 2024

3:00 – 6:00 pm CST

Highlands-Eldorado Veterinary Hospital

4201 Highlands Drive

McKinney, TX 75070


Welcome to Trunk or treat with kids and pets! Join us for a spooktacular event at Highlands-Eldorado Veterinary Hospital where your little ones and furry friends can enjoy a safe and fun Halloween celebration. Dress up in your favorite costumes and visit our decorated trunks for some treats. There will be a petting zoo with Kangaroos, crocodile, Lemurs, and Fennec Fox, photos and prizes. Enter the pet costume contest for a chance to win a free annual exam and vaccinations for your furry companion Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make lasting memories with your loved ones. We can't wait to see you there! - For more info click here. 



Pet Pantry Annual Howl & Prowl

Sunday, October 27, 2024

12:00 pm – 4:00 am EST

Greenwich Town Hall

101 Field Point Road

Greenwich, CT 06830


Halloween Costume Contest in the Park to Benefit Adopt-a-Dog. Pet Pantry Warehouse will once again host the annual Howl & Prowl event and Halloween Costume Contest behind Greenwich Town Hall. Prizes totaling in over $600 will be awarded. The event will take place on Sunday, October 27 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Pet food samples will be available throughout the event and donations will be collected for Adopt-a-Dog. - For more info click here. 



Nassau BarkFest

Sunday, October 27, 2024

1 pm - 3 pm

Eisenhower Park

East Meadow, NY

(Parking Fields 6 & 6A)


Celebrate Halloween with your dog at one of Long Island largest canine events.

Halloween can be a scary good time for you and the kids. Why not let your pooches get in on the fun? Now they can at Nassau Barkfest! Not only can they join in all the festivities but they can be part of the action by participating in the FREE pet costume contest and parade. Use your creativity and maybe your pup can win a prize. Judging is at 2:00 PM.

Admission is FREE, but all participants are asked to bring a donation of pet food to assist families and pets in need. All pets must be on a leash. The event will be held rain or shine.

For more information, call (516) 572-0200 or click here.



BookPeople and Austin Pets Alive! Present: Meowlloween Cat Adoption Drive

Sunday, October 27, 2024

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm CST

BookPeople

603 North Lamar Boulevard

Austin, TX 78703                          


BookPeople and Austin Pets Alive! are hosting a special "Meowlloween" Cat Adoption Drive with story times and Cat Costume Contests! This event is free and open to the public. The adoptable cats will be showing off their Halloween costumes! Contest 1 will start at 12:15 P.M. and Contest 2 will start at 1:30 P.M.For more info click here. 



Sunnyvale Halloween Pet Parade 2024

Sunday, October 27, 2024

10:00 am – 4:00 pm PST

Murphy Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA 94086


It's back! Our Sunnyvale traditional Pet Parade! Plans are underway to celebrate the Halloween season with a costume pet parade through downtown Sunnyvale. Pet parents also welcome to dress up and enjoy the day with family fun! Come out to the Sunnyvale Pet Parade to participate in pet contests (prizes awarded), dress your pets, and most importantly HAVE FUN! Any pet, be it your dog, cat, platypus, or any animal that you may have is invited to join this celebration. - For more info click here



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Adoption Corner!

Meet NIKKO (tag#1335)

9 year old - Male (pending neuter)

He is the sweetest boy looking for his new forever home. Nikko has some medical needs (ear issues) & is looking for a special owner or rescue to give him lots of TLC (if interested, more info upon request). Nikko was surrendered to us with his little sister Bella (tag#1336) when their owner could no longer care for them Nikko loves people & has tested well with other dogs so far. He has not been cat tested yet.



Islip Animal Shelter

200 S Technology Drive

Central Islip, NY 11722


There are plenty of beautiful playful kittens and young cats up for adoption. Please come in to see them and fill out an application.


Islip Animal Shelter

200 S Technology Drive

Central Islip, NY 11722

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