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'Howl-O-Ween' Canine Costume Party This Saturday

Published: Oct 28, 2015 12:00 am

“Howl-o-ween,” a canine costume party to benefit the Friends of Newtown Park and Bark, Newtown’s off-leash dog park, will be held Saturday, October 31, from 11 am to 1 pm, at the park, 21 Old Farm Road in Newtown.

A costume contest will kick off at 11:45 am. Prizes will be awarded for most original costume, scariest costume, funniest costume, dog and owner look-alike. There will also be a Voter’s Choice Best in Show honor.

This fun family event is sponsored by Newtown Parks and Recreation.

Games, such as monster mash, body part toss, tower of terror, orange light/black light, and a haystack treasure hunt will be held.

Mt Pleasant Animal Hospital will be doing toenail clipping for $5 per dog.

Admission is a $5 tax-deductible donation per dog.

For more information visit NewtownParkandBark.orgNewtown Park and Bark Facebook page. or the

Therea Viesto helped Fantasia, who was for sale at Mount Pleasant Hospital for Animals, with her costume at the 2013 “Howl-o-ween” event held to benefit Newtown Park and Bark.

Bailey was among the canines who went all out with costumes for the 2013 "Howl-O-Ween."

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