Pets-in-Costume Parade Raises Funds for Charity

Clermont County, Ohio, is home to the annual Haute Dog Howl-oween Parade, a Halloween event which raises money for a variety of charitable organizations that help both animals and people. Participants in the parade can win a year’s supply of dog food, free physical exams for pets, and pet-care products.

The Howl-oween event includes a costume parade and judging, a Bulldog Kissing Booth, a dog treat stacking contest, the opportunity to guess the weight of a giant pumpkin, and most importantly, a pet adoption fair where animal lovers can find cats and dogs in need of good homes.

In 2007, more than 600 dogs participated in the Howl-oween parade, and in addition to dogs and their owners, there were about 4,500 dogless watchers. Last year’s Howl-oween raised $13,000 for charity, and participants also brought items to donate to the Clermont County Humane Society. For video and photos of the event, see HauteDogs.org.

For information on helping animals in need, see:

• Starting an Animal Shelter
• How to Help Homeless Pets
• Alley Cat Allies

For more pictures of animals in costume, see:

• Animals in Costume, Halloween History, and More
• Photos of Cats, Dogs, and Other Animals in Costumes