Halloween has gone to the dogs and cats!

Pet Parties, Costume Contest, Dog/Owner lookalike contests, doggie and kitty trick or treats, pet adoptions, and more!
South Florida pets and pet lovers can have so much fun during this Howl'oween!

Here's a calendar of fun events to attend with your four-legged best friends:


10/29/2009, 6 - 9 PM, 2nd Annual Halloween Hair Ball, John Bull English Pub, 801 Village Blvd # 309, West Palm Beach, FL (in the Village Commons ). Hosted by PetNet to benefit the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Spooky Specialty Martinis & Light Appetizers. Animal Communicator Lorraine Smith will be on-hand to tell your pet's future. Creepy Creatures Pet Costume Contest. Entry fee:$5 members/$15 non-members (per category or per dog).

10/30/2009, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Pet Chamber of Commerce presents Barkoween!, Petco, 1635 NW 107th AVE (In the International Mall Shopping center), Doral, FL. Bring your kids and your pets – Candy !! Treats for pets!!! Raffle!! Contest for the scariest Pets and kid!! And For the cutest kid and Pet.

10/31/2009, 10 AM - 12 PM, Howl-O-Ween Party, American Red Cross South County Service Center, 5820 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487. Join the American Red Cross for a spook-tacular time with your pooch: dog costume contest, dog pie-eating contest, Halloween photos with your dog, doggy bags, and more. 561-994-2060.

10/31/2009, 4 PM, Halloween Costume Contest and Pet Portraits, Paws on the Avenue, 525 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, FL. 561-588-6533. $5 registration fee (donation which goes to Palm Beach Animal Care and Control Spay Shuttle).

10/31/2009, 6 - 9 PM, Animal Aid adoption event at Whole Foods Market, 810 University Drive, Coral Springs. Animal Aid is a no-kill shelter now located in Boca Raton, FL.

11/1/2009, 5:30 PM, Howl-o-Ween Dog Swim and Costume Contest at the Historic Venetian Pool, 2701 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL. Entrance to Venetian Pool is by ticket only and tickets must be purchased in advance at the pool, beginning: October 1 (Coral Gables Residents) and October 15 (Non-Residents). Tickets are $5. Meet the people from the South Florida Dachshund Meetup Group at the Wading Pool Terrace.

If you attend any of these fun events, please send your pictures for an upcoming howl-e-ween photo gallery!

Having a pet event? please email details to hdrusilla@hotmail.com

1st Annual Howl-O-Ween Party at Family Dog Central!

Family Dog Central is hosting its 1st Annual Howl-O-Ween Party on Tuesday, October 28 at its Deerfield Beach facility. The party will benefit the Florida Humane Society and there will be dogs for adoptions. October is Adopt-a-dog Month.


The Howl-O-Ween event starts at 7pm and will include a costume contest (with prizes), tricks & treats for dogs and their humans, bobbing for ‘weenies, open supervised play for dogs, and more activities.

"We urge dog lovers to come out and enjoy the night, and maybe even find a new forever friend” said Joanna Goriss, owner of Family Dog Central.

Family Dog Central has been a long-time supporter of dog adoption and even serves as a foster home for rescued Labrador Retrievers. “At Family Dog Central, we are dedicated to helping dogs find the right home – a ‘forever home.’ We’ve successfully located homes for seven Labs just this year alone,” said Goriss.

This free event is sure to be a howlin’ good time for all. Family Dog Central is collecting dog items for donation to local shelters. Leashes, collars, bones, toys, are recommended. Pre-registration is required for dogs wanting to attend the open play time.

Call Joanna at 954-360-2871 for more info and to sign up. She's very nice and helpful!

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Family Dog Central
1807 S. Powerline Road, Suite 101
in Deerfield Beach.
954-360-2871
www.familydogcentral.com.