The Howl-O-ween Pet Costume Contest will take place as part of the Halloween Extravaganza. Contestants must check in with Event Officials between 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., with the contest beginning at 11:00 a.m. Participants will receive an entry number at check-in, which must remain visible to the judges. Costumes will be evaluated on design, creativity, humor, originality, behavior, and charisma, with prizes awarded to the top three winners. To register, visit our registration webpage and select the "Special Events," tab www.ssf.net/rec-catalog.
All registered participants must adhere to the Pet Costume Contest Rules:
- Open to all pets
- Supervision: Pets must be leashed (6ft leash max) at all times or kept in carriers.
- Control: Owners are responsible for their pets' actions and must maintain control at all times.
- Cleanliness: Pet owners must clean up after their pets.
- Respect: Participants should display positive and respectful behavior.
- Identification: Pets should have current vaccinations, in good health (not in heat) and proper identification tags.
- No Aggressive Animals: Pets must be sociable with a variety of other pets (no prey drive), adults, and children. Pets must be well adjusted to crowds & noisy environments. Pets displaying aggressive or nervous behavior may be asked to leave the event.
- Costumes must be safe & comfortable.