Canines Dress-up for Halloween and Charity
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 08:34AM 'Tis the eve of Halloween and I'm already getting into the spirit. All month I have had my eye on charitable Halloween activities - from parties to trick or treating, there are some creative ways to give to others while enjoying the candy and treats of the holiday. Today I heard about this one involving dogs and costumes and I just had to share.
So, I do admit to putting my dog Josie in a costume each year for Halloween, I hadn't heard about a parade for dogs until now. And this Halloween parade is special because it gives its proceeds to a local California charity that helps the pooches and their furry friends.
It's the annual Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade in Long Beach. The day includes contests such as a dog treat stacking contest, bobbing for "Howl'oweenies" contest, even a bulldog kissing contest. They also have a pet-adoption on-site to find homes for dogs in need of one.
Check out the video to get a glimpse of the fun:
The special day is most known for the parade - which comes with a $15 entry fee - and with its success, this event has proven to be extremely beneficial to the fundraising efforts of Haute Dogs. Last year, the group tallied an estimated $13,000 for Community Action Team, of which Haute Dogs is a part. The organization is a nonprofit that does year-round community-building activities that benefit animals, children and the environment.
I wish I lived on the west coast, Josie and I would be there!
Reader Comments (1)
wooow simply beautiful I love the animals and now they do charity just dressing amazing!!
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