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NewsHound 035
October 21, 2005 |
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Dear urbanhounders,
Maybe it was last month, when a Starbucks opened on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Or maybe it was years earlier, in 1997, when Hooters arrived in midtown. We're not sure when exactly New York City started to look like the rest of the country, but we do know that once a year, at least, we still put on a marvelously off-beat show that is all our own: Halloween.
It's a proudly idiosyncratic NYC tradition, dressing up our dogs in the most creative, outlandish, or frightfully cute Halloween costumes---and no one pulls it off with as much style as New Yorkers. So this year, urbanhound.com decided to devote a special edition of NewsHound entirely to Halloween.
From Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to the Narrows Botanical Gardens in Brooklyn, there are, by our count, 21 great Halloween events (beginning tomorrow) just for dogs. We hope to see you and your hounds---masked, cloaked, bewigged or bejeweled---parading in honor of the holiday.
With best trick or treat wishes to you and your hounds,
yours,
Nina Munk & Nadia Zonis
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Pom Halloween Party
Saturday, October 22, noon
Washington Square Dog Run, W. 4th St. at Thompson St., Manhattan
This may raise the hackles of Pug people, but in our view, the most adorable breed in a Halloween costume is a Pomeranian. At this event, costumes (for dogs) are mandatory, and an RSVP to the New York City Pomeranian Meetup Group is requested.
Narrows Botanical Gardens 10th Annual Canine Costume Contest
Sunday, October 23, noon to 5 PM (Rain date: October 30th.)
Narrows Botanical Gardens, Shore Rd. (btwn. Bay Ridge Ave. and 72nd St.), Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
This harvest festival isn't just about dogs; there's also an art show for humans, a crafts sale, and lots of games and activities for children. Still, our favorite event is the canine costume contest. To enter your dog, be sure to register no later than October 21 (today!). For details, go to the Narrows Botanical Gardens' website.
The 8th Annual Carl Schurz Park Halloween Howl
Sunday, October 23, 1 PM to 3 PM (Rain date: October 30th.)
So many dogs are expected to compete in this event that preening and judging will take place not in Carl Schurz Park's dog run, but in its more spacious basketball courts. Costume prizes will be awarded to the three best-dressed large dogs, the three best-dressed small dogs, and to the best-dressed dog-human team.
Bobbi & the Strays Halloween Masquerade Ball
Thursday, October 27, 7 PM to midnight
Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, Queens
Bobbi & the Strays is a small non-profit animal rescue group based in Ozone Park, Queens. Their annual Halloween fundraiser features a three-course dinner, dancing, and raffle prizes. Tickets are $80 (the entire amount goes to help animals). For more information, contact Bobbi herself at 718-845-0779 or visit the Bobbi & the Strays' website.
Biscuits & Bath Annual Halloween Party
Tuesday, October 25, 7 PM to 9 PM
1535 First Ave. at 80th St., Manhattan
Wednesday, October 26, 7 PM to 9 PM
701 Second Ave. (btwn. 37th and 38th Sts.), Manhattan
Thursday, October 27, 7 PM to 9 PM
41 W. 13th St. (btwn. 5th and 6th Aves.), Manhattan
All three branches of the doggie day care chain Biscuits & Bath will host a Halloween Party this year. Refreshments for people and dogs will be served, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes for both groups. All three parties are free and open to the public.
Second Annual Howl-O-Ween Happenin'
Saturday, October 29, 11 AM to 3 PM
Astro's Community Dog Run, W. 39th St. at 10th Ave., Manhattan
This private dog run, operated by the Hell's Kitchen Neighborhood Association, is throwing open its gates to the public for a Halloween celebration. They hope that you will fall in love with the run and decide to cough up the $25 annual fee to join. Whether or not you decide to commit, this looks to be a fun event, with BBQ and beer for the humans.
7th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest
Saturday, October 29, noon to 1 PM (Rain date: Sunday, October 30th.)
Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
One of our favorite Halloween events, the Great Pupkin Contest, organized by Fort Green PUPS, draws a big crowd of 50 or more canine competitors, one more outlandishly costumed than the next. The contest takes place in the park, at the top of the hill near the visitor's station.
The 14th Annual Tompkins Square Dog Run Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 29, noon
Tompkins Square Park First Run, E. 9th St. (btwn. Aves. A and B), Manhattan
The original New York canine Halloween event, this is one fabulous parade and costume contest. This year, $5,000 in prizes will be awarded to winners and runners-up in seven categories: "Best In Show,""Best Trick," "Best Costume" (for large and small breeds), "Best Dog with Kid," "Best Dog-Team Costume," and "Best Dog & Owner Combo." The grand prize: an iPod Nano.
Red Hook's Second Annual Howl-O-Ween Block Party
Saturday, October 29, noon to 10 PM
Van Brunt Street btw. Coffey and Van Dyke, Brooklyn
While this isn't technically a hound event (there's a pumpkin carving contest for kids and wine tasting for adults, among other human-centric activities) there is a pet costume contest at 4 PM, sponsored by Red Hook Pet Provisions. There'll also be scary movies and readings, live music, and food. For more information, contact Red Hook Pet Provisions at 718-855-8707 or via email.
Fourth Annual BPC Halloween Dog Parade
Saturday, October 29, 12:30 PM (Rain date: Sunday, October 30.)
Starts at the Battery Park City Esplanade at the South Cove, Manhattan
Hosted by Le Pet Spa and the BPC Dog Association, this parade will proceed north on the Esplanade to the North Cove Marina, then on to the Sirius Dog Run on Kowsky Plaza. A costume contest will be held at the dog run with prizes for best large-breed costume, best small-breed costume, best owner-and-dog combo, and best dog-team costume.
WSP Small Dog Run Halloween Doggie "Style-In" Party
Sunday, October 30, 10 AM
Washington Square (Small) Dog Run, W. 4th St. at Thompson St., Manhattan
If you have a small dog who isn't a Pomeranian (see above) or an Italian Greyhound (see below), this is the Halloween party for you! More info at the Small Dogs Rule website.
Downtown Doghouse Doggy Halloween Party
Sunday, October 30, 11 AM to 6 PM
Downtown Doghouse, 259 W. 18th St. (btwn. 7th and 8th Aves.), Manhattan
This all-day event features games (including "Bobbing for Hot Dogs"), doggy bags of healthy snacks, a raffle for all dogs in costume, and, for $15, a 15-minute consultation with a pet psychic. The party is co-hosted by the Animal Haven shelter, which will have dogs and cats on hand for adoption, and Downtown Doghouse, a grooming salon and shop.
George's Dog Run Halloween Party
Sunday, October 30, noon
Washington Square (Big) Dog Run, W. 4th St. at Thompson St., Manhattan
Not to be confused with the party at the Washington Square Park Small Dog Run, above, this is the Washington Square Dog Run's Halloween fest for BIG dogs. There will be a raffle and prizes for the best costumes.
Perfect Paws Pet Masquerade Parade
Sunday, October 30, noon
Please register at Perfect Paws, 102 Hicks St. (btwn. Orange and Pineapple Sts.). Parade starts at the south entrance of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade (Columbia and Montague Sts.), Brooklyn
Parade will proceed to the Hillside Dog Park (Columbia Heights and Vine Street). The $10 entrance fee for this costume parade will be matched by private donors and go to benefit pets rescued from Hurricane Katrina. Prizes will be awarded for scariest, cutest, funnniest, most original and pet/owner look-alike costumes, among others. Donations of goods for the Katrina animals will also be accepted. Call Perfect Paws at 718-852-6200 for more information.
FLORAL Eleventh Annual Doggie Halloween Party
Sunday, Oct 30, 1 PM to 3 PM (costume judging at 2)
West 72nd St. Dog Run, Riverside Park at 72nd Street, Manhattan
Friends and Lovers of Riverside Area Life, more commonly known as FLORAL, is sponsoring this event, which features refreshments, free gifts, and a costume contest.
Monster Mutt Second Annual Halloween Mutt Parade
Sunday, October 30, 3 PM
Monster Mutt, 297 Warren St. (btwn. Smith and Court Sts.), Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
Starting at Monster Mutt (a dog daycare center and sponsor of the event), this Halloween parade makes its way to the Carroll Gardens Dog Run on Rapelye St. That's when the costume contest begins, with prizes in many categories, including: "Most Original Homemade Costume," "Most Creative Costume," and "Ugliest Costume." Registration costs $5 a dog, all of which goes to benefit the Animal Haven shelter. For more details, check out the Monster Mutt website.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest and Party
Sunday, October 30, 1 PM to 3 PM
Canine Court Dog Run, Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway and Lakeview Place, the Bronx
A suggested donation of $10 for the first dog, and $5 for each additional dog will go toward maintenance of the Canine Court Dog Run. Call the Van Cortlandt
House Museum at 718-549-3344 or Van Cortlandt Park at 718-430-1890 or Fieldston Pets at 718-796-4541 for more information.
New York City Halloween Italian Greyhound Playdate
Sunday, October 30, 1 PM to 3 PM
Biscuits and Bath, 41 W. 13th St. (at 5th Ave), Manhattan
This costume party, hosted by Biscuits and Bath, is a fundraiser for the Italian Greyhound Club of America Rescue. Tickets cost $10 per dog. There will be a raffle, costume contest, and silent auction. Please RSVP to Paul.
Posh Paws Tall & Small's 1st Annual Halloween Party
Monday, October 31, 4 PM to 8 PM
Posh Paws Tall & Small, 1758 1st Ave. (at 91st St.), Manhattan
Held at an Upper East Side pet boutique, this Halloween gathering will include party games, raffles, treats for hounds and humans, and, at 6:30 PM, a canine costume contest with prizes. A photographer will be on site to take (free) snapshots of all attendees. Showing up at the last minute is okay, but those who RSVP ahead of time by calling 917-841-8326 get a goodie bag.
If there's an event you'd like us to mention in the next NewsHound, please email us.
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