Hi All just thought i post a few events going on in October, I am definetly going to try and make it to all of them !
Event # 1
My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair
Central Park (mid-Park at 72nd Street, between the Bandshell and Sheep Meadow)
Saturday, October 18
11:00 am
FREE
City canines and their two-legged companions will want to come, sit, and stay at the My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair presented by Rachael Ray Nutrish™.
Activities include: an agility course, interactive maze, musical chairs (for pets and owners), dog tales storytelling, photos with your pooch, a pet psychic, activities for puppies and senior dogs, an "Ask the Vet" booth, microchip clinic, service dog demonstrations, and great giveaways!
Does your pet have a trick up his paw? Show off at an open "pet tricks"
casting call with crew from The Late Show with David Letterman.
The popular Best in Park Dog Show puts pups tail to tail to see who displays the best canine behavior during "WALK WITH ME," "SIT AND GREET," and "RELIABLE RECALL".
Celebrity judges will help decide which four-legged competitor best embodies the characteristics of a good Central Park citizen.
Central Park Conservancy: Event #2
Times Square goes to the dogs for a fun-filled afternoon of canine camaraderie to raise awareness for Animal Haven’s Adopt-a-Pet program.
WHEN: Sunday, October 19, 2008
WHERE: In Times Square on Duffy Square, 46th St and Broadway.
Dogs of all breeds and sizes are invited to dress up and enter the contest, with prizes awarded to the dogs whose costume best evoked Times Square’s past or present, including historical figures like the VJ Day Sailor and Nurse, current Times Square characters such as New Year’s Eve celebrants, or even Broadway icons like the Phantom of the Opera. Additional prizes are awarded to the runners-up, or “Honorable Hounds”. Winners are selected by spectators and by celebrity judges.
Times Square Alliance - About Us - Events Event #3
The 18th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Noon
Dress up the dogs. The frightening fun and screams begin at noon. Over $5,000 in prizes, including 6 iPOD MP3 PLAYERS will be awarded to the winners and runner ups at the country's largest Halloween dog parade. iPods are awareded to the winners in the following catergories: "Best In Show," "Best Costume - large & small breed," "Best Dog with Kid," "Best Dog Team Costume," "Best Trick" and "Best Dog & Owner Combo." Plus lots of runner up prizes.
Free GIFT BASKETS for the first 100 dogs to arrive.
(Rain date will be the following day.)
Times Square Alliance - About Us - Events