Dogs get their howl on for Halloween

October 16, 12:20 PMSF Dogs ExaminerShelley Frost

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Halloween events geared for dogs and companion animals are taking place all over the San Francisco Bay Area.  Find events listed below that are taking place in your neighborhood.

October 18 OAKLAND
"Dog Costume Halloween Bash," 3-6 PM. Velocity Circus/CUE SPACE, 1824 9th Street, Oakland. Dog costume parade (4:30 p.m.) and much more! $25 without costume, $20 with costume. Purchase your tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/84598.

October 19 SAN FRANCISCO

Join Personality Hotels and The SF/SPCA in the quest to ensure that every shelter dog has the chance to reach their true Diva potential in a loving home.

In honor of October being Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Personality Hotels is throwing a special Yappy Hour to kick off an awareness week & fundraising campaign benefiting The SF/SPCA!

??Monday, October 19th, 2009
6:00pm – 8:00pm
The Salon at Hotel Diva?
440 Geary Street (@Mason)??
$20pp, includes specialty cocktails & wine, hors d’oeurves, & a raffle ticket for a fabulous grand prize worth barking about!  ?A LIMITED number of $10per pup tickets available for crowd friendly dogs.

Space is limited! Tickets available at this link.

October 24  LOS GATOS
"Howling Halloween® with Society Dog," 5-6:30 PM, Old Town Shopping Center, 50 University Ave, Los Gatos. Society Dog's Howling Halloween® 2009 A Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza for Your Dog! Come join the fun with your beloved canine in Halloween attire. This year's event is FREE! No registration needed! For additional information email helpdog@societydog.com or the call the YELP LINE at 408-671-3417.  For more information go to www.societydog.com or 408-671-3417 or alphadog@societydog.com.

October 25  SAN FRANCISCO
Pet Pride Day, Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park
Registration 11 a.m.-noon, event noon–3 p.m.
Hosted by Doug McConnell, Pet Pride Day is a fun-filled day of entertainment, education and information including a pet costume contest, trick competition, working animal demonstrations, and all kinds of adoptable animals — from chickens to chinchillas. The event is limited to dogs that must be leashed. For information visit www.sfgov.org/site/acc or call 415-554-6364.

October 25  DUBLIN & OAKLAND
Trick or Treat at the East Bay SPCA, 3:00 - 5:00pm, scavenger hunt for candy, games, crafts, costumes.  Two locations:  East Bay SPCA Tri-Valley 4651 Gleason Dr., Dublin, for more information contact 510-569-0702.  East Bay SPCA, Oakland 8323 Baldwin St., Oakland, for more information 925-479-9470

October 25  REDWOOD CITY    
"Halloween Pet Photos," 12-4pm, Jumpin Java Agility Training Center, 2601 Spring St. Redwood City. Cost is $40 for 5 photos on a disc for your unlimited use. No appointment is necessary, photos are taken on a first come/first serve basis. Bring your pet (and yourself if you like!) in costume. Cash or check only please!" For more information email familytails@yahoo.com, go to www.familytails.com or call 650 868 0019.

October 25  SUNNYVALE
"Sunnyvale Howl'oween Pet Parade and Faire," 10 AM - 4:30 PM, Plaza del Sol, Downtown Sunnyvale. The last Sunday of October. Pet and human costumes, "American Pet Idol" talent contest, pet themed arts & crafts vendors, products & information all geared toward your favorite pet & more!

October 26  WALNUT CREEK
Trick or Treat at ARF, 2890 Mitchell Drive in Walnut Creek, 2 – 4 p.m., free community event, for kids and animals however donations are always welcomed.   Halloween games and crafts.  Benefits Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation. Come costumed and ready for fun.
http://www.arf.net/Programs/trickortreat.html
 
October 26  CONCORD
Mayor’s Mongrel Mash Pooch Parade, Todos Santos Plaza, Concord, 12 noon- 2 p.m. free.  Costume contest, great on-stage entertainment, and of course, the legendary parade around the Plaza, Concord’s 21st Annual Halloween Celebration never disappoints.
http://www.concordfirst.org/featured_event.html

October 28  SAN FRANCISCO
Celebrate Howl-O-Ween with your pooch at Hotel Monaco & Grand Cafe 5:30 - 7:30, 501 Geary St. San Francisco.  Tickets are $25 each and benefit the SF SPCA.  Emcee, Liam Mayclem, host of KPIX-TV's Eye on the Bay.  Doggie Runway Show, raffle and silent auction, pet photographers and more.  For more information 415/292-8135 or e-mail dorie.hamilton@grandcafe-sf.com

October 30  SAN JOSE
"Annual Halloween Doggie Social & Costume Parade," 5 PM, Gussied Up Dog Boutique, 1310 Lincoln Ave., San Jose.

October 31  OAKLAND
"Howl-O-Ween Parade and Pet Costume Party," 6 PM, Paws & Claws, 2023 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland. Halloween party for people and their pets. $5 donation requested to support local animal rescue efforts. For more information call 510 336-0105 http://www.pawsnclawsoakland.com
 

Missy Elliott waiting to meet you at the Marin Humane Society

DOGS OF THE WEEK
Marin Humane Society
Missy Elliot
18-month-old
Spayed Female, 61bs
Boxer Mix
 
Missy Elliot is a young boxer/pit mix who doesn't seem to have had a great deal of experience with the great wide world. We think she may have spent her whole life in a back yard - she isn't very fit for a young dog. It's going to take some time to reveal her full personality. We know that she likes people and doesn't dislike other dogs. Her response to people has been quietly friendly, until she gets to know them - after which she becomes more rowdy. Her response to dogs has been that she's interested, but doesn't want to engage.
Ideal Home: Best in a home with children 10 years or older
 

Scrappy waiting at the Marin Humane Society

Scrappy
2-year-old
Neutered Male, 48lbs
Border Collie Mix
 
Scrappy comes to us as an owner surrender. He is a sweet, sensitive, young dog who loves people. However, he is much more relaxed when he has the company of another canine he likes. Because he is so people focused he seems to have some separation issues. He loves a good game of fetch which is a great way to wear him out. Although Scrappy has not had much formal training he knows sit, down, shake and stay. Scrappy is a sweet dog who is looking for a good forever home. If you have the right situation and are willing to help him overcome his anxiety of being alone, take him out and get to know him, you are sure to fall in love.
Ideal Home: Best in a home with children 10 years or older

Russell at the SFSPCA

San Francisco SPCA
Russell (A08584762):  I am a 1.5 year old cattledog mix.  My life has been crazy lately, and I am looking for a quiet home with a patient adopter where I can settle in and feel comfortable.  First, I was hit by a car and had to have a leg amputated.  I’m still adjusting to having only 3 legs, but I’m getting pretty good at my hop-walk!  Next, I moved from a rural area to the big city.  Lots of these new sights and sounds are pretty scary, so it’s taking some time for me to adjust.  My ideal family would take me to positive, reward-based training classes to build my confidence and continue socializing me to the world around me.
 

Linus at the SFSPCA

Linus (A08880578):  I am a 2 year old silky terrier mix.  I showed up at a shelter in Bakersfield very matted and covered in foxtails.  Some nice people shaved me down to make me much more comfortable!  My haircut might look a bit funny now, but my silky hair will soon grow back.  I’m just learning how to walk on a leash, but I do enjoy my walks.  I absolutely love snuggling, so if you’re looking for a couch buddy, I might just be the one for you!