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Costumed canines take over Arlington Park for Bark-O-Ween

Dogs and their owners got into the Halloween spirit at Arlington Paw Park for a wag-worthy celebration.


  • By Shane Donglasan
  • | 8:41 p.m. October 25, 2018
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Furry friends in all kinds of costumes gathered Oct. 25 at Arlington Paw Park for Bark-O-Ween. About 35 four-legged participants took part in a parade around the park showing off their costumes to judges and onlookers. 

Pirates, devils, superheroes and a little loofah were some of the contestants spotted strutting their stuff to be recognized in categories for funniest, most creative and best overall costume. 

Dogs and their owners were awarded prizes from local dog-friendly businesses. 

 

 

 

 

Susan Chapman and her little devil, Chris.
Susan Chapman and her little devil, Chris.
Kristen Hankinson and her dog Aaron.
Kristen Hankinson and her dog Aaron.
Dan Blazowich with his
Dan Blazowich with his "10 Little Indians."
10 Little Indians won the award for
10 Little Indians won the award for "Most Creative" costume.
10 Little Indians won the award for
10 Little Indians won the award for "Most Creative" costume.
10 Little Indians won the award for
10 Little Indians won the award for "Most Creative" costume.
Christine Murphy and Chaos
Christine Murphy and Chaos
Alana, Alan and Carlann Evans with their dog Abby.
Alana, Alan and Carlann Evans with their dog Abby.
Lucy wears a little a cowboy.
Lucy wears a little a cowboy.
Cowgirl Madeline Davis with her cattle Camile and Moose. Their ensemble won the award for Judge's Choice.
Cowgirl Madeline Davis with her cattle Camile and Moose. Their ensemble won the award for Judge's Choice.
Uhtred, Selkie and Amy Garner with their dog, Bowser.
Uhtred, Selkie and Amy Garner with their dog, Bowser.
Camile and Moose dressed up as cattle and won the award for Judge's Choice.
Camile and Moose dressed up as cattle and won the award for Judge's Choice.
Mel and Jim Mangene with their dogs Brigid and Chevy
Mel and Jim Mangene with their dogs Brigid and Chevy
Peggy Cockerill and Sookie
Peggy Cockerill and Sookie
Abby, dressed as a Chicago hotdog, won the award for funniest costume.
Abby, dressed as a Chicago hotdog, won the award for funniest costume.
Regan Heist and her little pirate, Lilly.
Regan Heist and her little pirate, Lilly.
Tessa Nagle with her pooch Winnie and Josh Horne with his buddy Luke Skybarker.
Tessa Nagle with her pooch Winnie and Josh Horne with his buddy Luke Skybarker.

 

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