The 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween Festival at Pinecrest Gardens was such a success! We were very happy to have welcomed over 1500 dog lovers and their pets (and quite a few familiar faces) all in the name of raising money for Paws 4 You and homeless pets in Miami. This year’s turnout was even better than last’s, and all took place on a beautiful day with perfect weather (not too hot!) amid fun activities and the wonderful vendors and sponsors who helped make this event happen.
We sponsored the Rent-A-Dog Booth and had so much fun watching the attending dogs enjoy the Doggie Fun Zone (TM), a lure-motivated agility course for dogs. Any dog can do it- they don’t need training. We know a few American Boxers who were extra excited, and it was the highlight of the day for many pups. The costume contest was excellent, check out the gallery below for cute get-ups and ideas for your dog’s costumes next year!
A lot of heart and time went into making this fun day happen; there are so many people who joined forces, it’s impossible to name them all. This was a very well-coordinated, well-attended event; working with Cindy Gonzalez, Paws 4 You volunteer and this event’s coordinator, was a wonderful experience (she also organized the Run Fur Fun this year, with great success!). We can’t wait for next year’s Howl-O-Ween! In the meantime, enjoy photos taken by our pet sitter, Sara Robinson. There are more photos on Paws 4 You’s website as well!
This is a list of this year’s Howl-O-Ween sponsors. Want to sponsor next year? Contact: events@paws4you.org.
A founding member of the Equipaws family, Frankie can mostly be found working behind the scenes, helping co-create online branding, managing several social media accounts, designing brand collateral, writing copy, and managing events. She also fills in for pet sitters and dog walkers when needed in Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, and South Miami. Her own small pack consists of Boots the Shih Tzu mix and Nutmeg the Chiweenie.
