NYC Area Halloween Pet Events
Costumes are Important
October 10 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: ASPCA / AC&C / Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals
EVENT: Central Park Fall Fiesta New York Week for the Animals Kick-Off Event
WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 7 a.m. To 4 p.m.
WHERE: 110th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard, Harlem
THEME: Free spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, Ask the vet, ask the trainer & ask the groomer
Information tables, adoptions, music, giveaways, photo ops & snacks
COST: Free and open to the public
MORE INFO: See Invite or Press Release
October 10 – Huntington
HOSTED BY: League for Animal Protection of Huntington
EVENT: Huntington Fall Festival
WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Heckscher Park , Huntington Village, Huntington, NY
THEME: Adoption
COST: Free and open to the public
MORE INFO: http://www.laphuntington.org
October 10–18, 2009 NYC
Animal World USA: 1st Annual New York Week for the Animals for the details go to their site.
www.newyorkanimals.org
October 11 – Long island
HOSTED BY: Herding Dog Rescue / J. Michaels Photography
EVENT: Portrait Photo Fundraiser
WHEN: Sunday, October 11, 2009 from Noon–5:00 p.m.
WHERE: J. Michaels Photography, 71 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY
THEME: Holiday Photo Portrait Packages by Appointment Only
COST: Digital package $85; printed package $70 proceeds benefit Herding Dog Rescue
MORE INFO: Contact Deb Miller at (631) 924-3838 or (516) 647-6189.
http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/events/herdingdogphotos2009.pdf
October 14 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: Friends of Animal Rescue
EVENT: Cocktail Benefit Reception Honoring Jill Rappaport
WHEN: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 6:00–9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Peter Tunney Gallery, 13 Crosby Street, Manhattan
THEME: Special reception with cocktail and hors d’oeuvres honoring Jill Rappaport, Today Show correspondent and animal crusader with special guest Francis Battista, co- founder of Best Friends Animal Society
COST: Tickets are $200 (tax-deductible) proceeds benefit Friends of Animal Rescue
MORE INFO: Katy Hansen at katy@friendsofanimalrescue.com
http://www.friendsofanimalrescue.com
October 15 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: Ready New York
EVENT: Emergency Preparedness Pet Event
WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 4:00–8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Union Square Park, Manhattan
THEME: What can you do to prepare them for pet emergencies? This event has demonstrations AND giveaways
COST: Low-cost microchipping for dogs and cats ($25, by Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Animals
MORE INFO: http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/new/events/PetEmergency2009.pdf
October 15 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: Metropolitan Dog Club
EVENT: Goodbye Screening & Discussion
WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Metropolitan Republican Club, 122 E 83rd St (btn Lexington & Park Ave), Manhattan
THEME: Short film about the effects of technology on our most important relationships followed by an open discussion about the way our lives and our dogs’ lives have changed in the 21st Century wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served (to make you forget all about being seen at a republican club)
COST: Admission is $25 for members, $30 for non-members (oh, and uh… I don’t get this but “unfortunately, furry friends are not invited” based on the main topic of this event I think your crackberry should be unfortunately, not invited but thats just my two cents)
MORE INFO: Charlotte Reed at (212) 465-3184 or events@metropolitandogclub.com, or visit the web site http://www.metropolitandogclub.com/events.html
October 15 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: Bideawee
EVENT: Dogs in Disguise
WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Village Nursing Home, 607 Hudson Street, Manhattan
THEME: Halloween themed event provides people and pets the chance to show off their alter egos and all money raised benefits the cats and dogs waiting to be adopted
COST: $10 donation for humans, $5 for each furry companion. Pre-registration is required to compete in the costume contest and they advise you to bring your friendly furry, fuzzy, and scaly friends in costume (blow off that lame republican event – I wasnt going to post it but if I didn’t who would I make snide comments about)
MORE INFO: Lauren at (646) 619-7239 or lauren.bonanno@bideawee.org, or visit the web site http://www.bideawee.org/events/upcoming_events/viewEvent.php?event_id=244
October 17 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: American Kennel Club / Cat Fanciers’ Association / PetPartners
EVENT: Meet the Breeds -160 dog breeds and 41 cat breeds
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, Manhattan
THEME: “Meet the Breeds” by petting the dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens & much more
COST: Adult tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Kids $6 in advance, $8 at the door
MORE INFO: For more information, visit the American Kennel Club web site http://www.akc.org/ meet_the_breeds/
October 18 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: NYC Brussels Griffon and Affenpinscher Meetup
EVENT: Brussels Griffon & Affenpinscher Halloween Party
WHEN: Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Animal Haven Soho 251 Centre Street btwn. Broome & Grand Sts.
THEME: Halloween Party
COST: n/a (check w/ meetup group for details)
MORE INFO: http://www.meetup.com/nycgriffons/
October 18 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: New York Dog Spa & Hotel
EVENT: “Pets In The City” Designer trunk show
WHEN: Sunday, October 18th from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dog Spa Chelsea 32 West 25th Street btwn. 6th & Broadway
THEME: Meet the Designer, Shop, Gifts, Prizes & Raffle
COST: n/a
MORE INFO: Chi Wow Wow
October 18 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: Boston Terrier Meetup Group
EVENT: Boston Terrier Halloween Meetup
WHEN: Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Madison Sq. Park East 24th Street & Fifth Avenue
THEME: October’s “Ghoulishly Good” Meetup
COST: n/a (check w/ meetup group for details)
MORE INFO: NYC Boston Terrier Meetup Group
October 18 – Greenwich, CT
HOSTED BY: Adopt-A-Dog
EVENT: 22nd Annual Puttin’ On the Dog Show and Festival
WHEN: Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich, CT
THEME: Dog show and parade with silent auction, vendor booths, shopping, dog/cat adoption face painting and raffles
COST: All-day admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children over 5, and free for children 5 or younger
MORE INFO: To enter a dog in the show, contact Adopt-A-Dog at (914) 273-1674 x3 or (203) 629-9494 x3 or visit the Adopt-A-Dog web site
October 18 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: Time Square Alliance
EVENT: Fifth Annual DOG DAY MASQUERADE 2009
WHEN: Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 1pm-3pm
WHERE: The new Broadway plaza between 43rd and 44th Streets.
THEME: Canine Costume Contest (costumes must represent Times Square past or present) to raise awareness for Animal Haven
COST: Free – PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
MORE INFO: Dog Day Masquerade
Oct 23-25 – Las Vegas, NV
HOSTED BY: Best Friends Animal Society
EVENT: No More Homeless Pets Conference
WHEN: October 23–25, 2009
WHERE: Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV
THEME: Animal Welfare & Homeless Pet Programs
COST: $325 (or $275 before September 14)
MORE INFO: For more information or to register, visit the Best Friends Animal Society web site
October 24 – New Haven, CT
HOSTED BY: Bikers Against Animal Cruelty / The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter / Hot Water Rescue / LoveThyPitBull.com
EVENT: CT National Pit Bull Awareness Day
WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Edgerton Park, Edgehill Road, New Haven, CT
THEME: Celebrating Pit Bull breeds & owners with a fashion show, costume contest and more
COST:
MORE INFO: CT National Pit Bull Awareness Day at (203) 407-8304, or visit their web site
October 24 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: Posh Pets Rescue (they LOVE everyone – singles, couples, dogs and cats)
EVENT: Halloween Fundraiser (they even buy your first drink POSH PETS RULES)
WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 1:00–5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Boat Basin Café, West 79th St Marina, Riverside Drive and West 79th St, Manhattan
THEME: Most Creative Costume Contest AND cute boys from Recuse Inc
COST: Tickets are $30 in advance, or $40 at the door Raffle tickets are $5 each, or 5 for $20 – Cash bar, complimentary buffet for humans and treats for the dogs, too!
MORE INFO: For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Posh Pets Rescue web site
October 24 – Brooklyn
HOSTED BY: Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI)
EVENT: The New York 3rd Annual VPI K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk
WHEN: Saturday, October 24 9:00 a.m.–Check-in/registration 10:00 a.m.–Walk begins
WHERE: Cadman Plaza Park (base of Brooklyn Bridge), Brooklyn
THEME: Pet owners and canines will walk in unison to help raise money for the Animal Cancer
COST: Registration is $25 before October 1, $30 after
MORE INFO: For more information or to register, visit the Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) web site
October 24 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: Tompkins Square Dog Run
EVENT: 19th Annual Tompkins Square Park Dog Halloween Parade
WHEN: Saturday, October 24th, 2009 from Noon to 3:00 pm
(rain date is Sunday, October 25th, 2009)
WHERE: Tompkins Square Park near the entrance at 9th St. and Ave. A. Take the L to 1st Ave
THEME: Pooches will be competing for thousands of dollars in prizes (categories include Best in Show, Best Owner & Dog Costume, and Best Trick)
COST: Price of admission is a $5 raffle ticket
MORE INFO: www.FirstRunFriends.org
October 25 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: New York Dog Spa & Hotel
EVENT: Annual Halloween Party The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals
WHEN: October 25, 2009 from 4pm to 7pm
WHERE: 415 East 91st Street New York
THEME: Free food, beer, wine, soft drinks, treats for the dogs * Dogs and Kids Welcome. Come in Costume. Matching costumes even better!
COST: Free- but donations encouraged
MORE INFO: please call 212-410-1755 or email nydogspa@aol.com
October 25 – stroudsburg
HOSTED BY: Awsom Animals
EVENT: The Haute Dog Fashion Show and Luncheon
WHEN: October 25 at 1pm
WHERE: Cherry Valley Bistro Route 191, Stroudsburg
THEME: Luncheon with fashions to follow
COST: $32 per person seating is limited for this one of a kind event!
MORE INFO: Contact info@awsomanimals.org
October 27 – Manhattan
HOSTED BY: Glen Wild Animal Rescue
EVENT: Unleashed! Cocktail Party & Auction
WHEN: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 6:00–9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Country, Carlton Hotel, 90 Madison Avenue (at 29th Street), Manhattan
THEME: Fine wines and premium liquors, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, and assorted sweets – Live Auction – Silent Auction – Raffle and so much more
COST: Tickets are $150
MORE INFO: For more information or to reserve your tickets, contact Barry at (212) 947-9040 or bfkarlin@sviba.com, or visit the Glen Wild Animal Rescue web site.
October 29 – Queens
HOSTED BY: Bobbi & the Strays
EVENT: Halloween Masquerade Ball
WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Russo’s on the Bay, 162-45 Crossbay Boulevard, Howard Beach, Queens
THEME: Dinner, beverages (unlimited beer, wine, and soda), music, dancing, costume contest, live auction, raffles
COST: Advance tickets are $100 per person
MORE INFO: Call Bobbi to reserve tickets and tables at 718-845-0779 or 917-213-9840 or info@bobbicares.org, or visit the Bobbi & the Strays web site
October 30 – White Plains
HOSTED BY: SPCA of Westchester
EVENT: “Top Hat & Cocktails” Benefit Event
WHEN: Friday, October 30, 2009 from 7:00–9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ritz-Carlton, 3 Renaissance Square, White Plains, NY
THEME: Guests and canine companions (dressed in Halloween costumes)step out in style to support the SPCA enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, silent auction, professional photographs, gourmet dog treats and a Canine Ice Cream Bar.
COST: Tickets are $150
MORE INFO: To reserve tickets, contact Lisa at (914) 941-2896 x22 or lisa@spca914.org, or vist the SPCA of Westchester web site
October 31 – Brooklyn
HOSTED BY: District Dog Brooklyn
EVENT: District Dog’s 3rd Annual Halloween Parade
WHEN: Saturday, October 31st! at 1pm
WHERE: McGolrick Park
THEME: Dress Your Name” be ready for some great costumes inspired by dog names
COST: n/a
MORE INFO: District Dog Website
