Howl-O-Ween Spooky Pooch Parade & Pet Psychic Oct 31
Five dogs BARC! has for adoption are ready for Howl-O-Ween in their bandanas. Pictured left: Diane Bruce, BARC! Volunteer, with Bam Bam; Beverly Hicks, BARC! Office Manager with Mack; Gina Ramer, Bay Minette Animal Control Officer, with Lady; Jim Turner, BARC! Executive Director with Walker; and Dawn Arends, BARC! Volunteer, with Chip. Photo courtesy of Wowza! Photography.
The Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) is hosting the second annual Howl-O-Ween Spooky Pooch Parade on October 31, 2009, at The Wharf in Orange Beach.
Registration starts at 10:00 am for the best trick and costume contests (its free to participate). Raffle tickets are a $3 donation (or 2 for $5) for vendor prizes; all proceeds go to BARC!
The Emerald Coast’s Foremost Pet Psychic, Sarah Christopher, will do ten-minute intuitive readings for pets and people for $10.
“Pre-Furred” vendor booths for pet reflexology, pet sitting, groomers, training, pet portraits and pet foods will be open at Palm Plaza next to the Ferris Wheel.
BARC! will hold a pet adoption and rabies/microchip clinic by Dr Lee Ann McGill from Magnolia Small Animal Clinic. Rabies shots $10 and microchips $25.
The NW Florida Great Dane Rescue and Emerald Coast Golden Retriever Rescue will be present.
At 11:00 am the Best Trick Contest will be conducted by Hillary Ducote, Accredited PetSmart Trainer. Prize is a PetSmart gift basket valued at $200.
At 11:30 am the costume contests will be conducted by American Kennel Club Evaluator Deneen Balistere and judged by Ms. Senior Baldwin, Ellen Feil.
The Tiniest Terror (smallest dog) prize is a custom-made bone-shaped dog bed from My Celtic Dream valued at $50.
The Greatest Ghoul (biggest dog) will win a three day board and train program from Good Dog K9 Training valued at $200.
Best Kisser will win an Avon basket valued at $75.
The winner of Best Pet/Owner Look-A-Like will get a sunset beach portrait session from Wowza! Photography valued at $150.
At noon the “Most Spooktacular” costume will lead the Spooky Pooch Parade around the stores at The Wharf.
The Baldwin County Humane Society incorporated in 1979 as a not-for-profit county-wide animal welfare organization. For more information contact BARC office at 251-928-4585.
For vendor application or for complete event details, visit www.BaldwinHumane.org or contact Lesley Dethloff, Special Events Coordinator at The Wharf, at 251.224.1012 or lesleyd@thewharfal.com.
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Eastern Shore Pet Hospital's Dr. Ron Schindler has lived and practiced veterinary medicine in Baldwin County, Alabama for over 20 years. As a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, a former President and current board member of the Baldwin County Humane Society, and a board member of the Fairhope Cat Coalition, Dr. Schindler is engaged in leading the community and his patients toward proper pet care. His knowledge and experience make him an excellent choice to care for your pet. 
