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PHOTO GALLERY: Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 29, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest
Alex Breslin dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz, holds Java Chip who is dressed as a flying monkey. Dan Plonsky is dressed as a flying monkey as well and is holding Danny, a squirrel monkey.
Alex Breslin dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz, holds Java Chip who is dressed as a flying monkey. Dan Plonsky is dressed as a flying monkey as well and is holding Danny, a squirrel monkey.
The back of Oscar’s costume.
The back of Oscar’s costume.
Bassett hound Oscar dressed as Elvis Presley.
Bassett hound Oscar dressed as Elvis Presley.
Olive took home the prize for funniest costume dressed as the Pope.
Olive took home the prize for funniest costume dressed as the Pope.
Cathy Marine and Scooter match dressed as sailors.
Cathy Marine and Scooter match dressed as sailors.
Beth Leslie matches her miniature poodle Taffie dressed as a Victoria’s Secret shopping bag.
Beth Leslie matches her miniature poodle Taffie dressed as a Victoria’s Secret shopping bag.
Helen Korf poses with her German short-haired pointer named Hope.
Helen Korf poses with her German short-haired pointer named Hope.
Two-year-old mix KitKat is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
Two-year-old mix KitKat is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
Volunteer Joyce D’Angelo holds Dachshund Kaiser, who is available to adopt.
Volunteer Joyce D’Angelo holds Dachshund Kaiser, who is available to adopt.
Three-year-old pug Harley is dressed as a shark.
Three-year-old pug Harley is dressed as a shark.
Maryann Horton holds her 1-year-old Chihuahua named Ginger.
Maryann Horton holds her 1-year-old Chihuahua named Ginger.
Volunteer Brendan Egan gives some love to Clark, who is available for adoption.
Volunteer Brendan Egan gives some love to Clark, who is available for adoption.
Three-month-old Danny is a squirrel monkey dressed as a flying monkey from The Wizard of Oz.
Three-month-old Danny is a squirrel monkey dressed as a flying monkey from The Wizard of Oz.
A crowd gathered to watch the 17th annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest hosted by the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
A crowd gathered to watch the 17th annual Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest hosted by the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
One-year-old bulldog, Chato dressed as a bee for the costume contest.
One-year-old bulldog, Chato dressed as a bee for the costume contest.
Humane Society of Sarasota County volunteer, Lynn Billi holds 3-month-old Louie who is up for adoption.
Humane Society of Sarasota County volunteer, Lynn Billi holds 3-month-old Louie who is up for adoption.
Ilonka Ambrose and Herbie dressed as pirates for the costume contest.
Ilonka Ambrose and Herbie dressed as pirates for the costume contest.
Tinkerbell dressed as Tinkerbell took home the prize for cutest in the Howl-o-Ween Pet Contest on Wednesday.
Tinkerbell dressed as Tinkerbell took home the prize for cutest in the Howl-o-Ween Pet Contest on Wednesday.
Two-year-old Pippi dressed as a hotdog.
Two-year-old Pippi dressed as a hotdog.

 

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