Howl-O-Ween 2007

 

Update: View photos of the canine contestants

Join us for the 7th Annual Puptown Party & Costume Contest
Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m.

Everything you need to know about the contest, the raffle and the silent auction can be found below this awesome poster, designed by P-DOG member Eric Wagner. Click for a larger version.

 

Special Guest
Steve Dale, host of "Pet Central" on WGN Radio and author of the syndicated newspaper column "My Pet World" (Tribune Media Services). Steve will be on hand to answer your questions and maybe draw a raffle prize or two ...

 

Costume Contest
Click here (PDF) to print a contest registration form to bring the day of the event. Or just show up and register at Puptown between 1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Judging begins at 2 p.m.

Registration is free for P-DOG members; $5 for non-members.

• 1st Place Homemade Costume: Collins Canine $100 Gift Certificate for Group Class or Private Training
• 1st Place Store-Bought Costume: Pet Supply and Services Package from 4 Legs, Sam & Willy's and Soggy Paws
• 2nd Place: Sit! Chicago Gift Certificate for Luxury Grooming
• 3rd Place: Bad Dog Tavern $40 Gift Certificate

 

Esteemed Judges
Janis Taylor, Chicago Park District Planning Coordinator
Jason Heidemann, Chicagoland Tails Executive Editor
Scott Van Der Weele, former president of Puptown Dog Owners Group

 

Howl-O-Ween Supporters
Special thanks for helping to make Howl-O-Ween an event enjoyed by all:

• Larry Asimow Landscaping, flowers and decorations
• Jennifer and Dave Luth, printing of all promotional materials
• Allen J. Schild ("Chicago's Pet-Friendly Realtor"), treat bags for all dogs
• Tiny Cakes, bakery items for humans with proceeds going to Puptown

 

Raffle Prizes

• Grand Prize: Photo Session with Petraits Pet Photography (Value: $300)
• 2nd Prize: Dinner at Harry Caray’s Restaurant (Value $100)
• 3rd Prize: Dinner at Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine (Value: $75)

 

Runner-Up Prizes

• 4 Legs Pet Supply, gift certificate
• Bad Dog Tavern, gift certificate
• Big Chicks Restaurant, gift certificate
• Crate & Barrel, gift certificate
• Outback Steakhouse, gift certificate
• Sam & Willy’s Pet Boutique, gift certificate
• Sit! Chicago, dog hoody
• Soggy Paws, grooming package
• T’s Restaurant and Bar, gift certificate
• Toujours Spa and Salon, gift certificate
• Tweet, gift certificate

 

Silent Auction
Bidding closes at 2:45 p.m.

• Lincoln Park Zoo: Priceless!
  You and a guest go behind the scenes at the Regenstein Center for African Apes
• Chicago Trolley Tours: $450 value
  A special outing for you and 29 of your closest friends
• C.A.R.E. Physical Therapy: $250 value
  One-hour massage and professional evaluation
• Cutlery Set & Cutting Board, from Roy's: $100 value
• Beauty and the Eats: $90 value
  Manicure at Toujours Spa and Salon, plus dining at Big Chicks Restaurant and Tweet