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Dogs, Owners Compete In Canine Howl-O-Ween Contests
Published: Oct 31, 2019 10:15 AM
Several dozen dogs and their owners gathered at Park and Bark, the town’s fenced off-leash dog park at Fairfield Hills, on a mild Saturday, October 26, to compete in Halloween-themed games and contests.
Some owners opted to don costumes similar to their costumed dogs’ attire, making for some colorful clothing for the human-dog pairings.
The two-hour event marked the Newtown Parks and Recreation Department’s 10th Annual Howl-O-Ween Party, which is a fundraiser for the Park and Bark complex. The facility is near the towns animal shelter on Old Farm Road.
Games, raffles, and costume contests were held. Categories for dogs included Scariest, Most Original, Cutest, Canine-Human Look-Alike, and Best In Show.
Joe Berger of Danbury, wearing a Shiba Inu mask, brought his dog Hachi, a Japanese breed known as a Shiba Inu, to the Howl-O-Ween event. Bee Photos, Gorosko
RoseAnn Reggiano, the town’s assistant director for recreation, wore a jester’s costume to the Howl-O-Ween party. She served as the event’s emcee. —Bee Photo, Gorosko
A colorful sign identifies the town’s Park And Bark, an off-leash dog park at Fairfield Hills where the Hall-O-Ween party was staged. —Bee Photo, Gorosko
This longhaired dog, which had trouble keeping its hair out of its eyes, wore a colorful sweater to the Howl-O-Ween event. —Bee Photo, Gorosko
Wearing a bandana around its neck, this tan and white shorthaired dog seemed curious during the party, walking through the crowd and checking out the activity. —Bee Photo, Gorosko