5 Reasons Why You Can’t Miss Today’s Pet Costume Show
The WPDH Pet Halloween Costume Show is happening today from Noon to 3pm at Petco on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie. Here are five reasons everyone is going to want to be there today.
Duh, Pets in Costume!
There's nothing more entertaining than seeing a dog strutting his or her stuff while dressed as a dragon, or a fire hydrant, or a hamburger. I dare anyone to try and not smile while watching these beloved pets walk the runway, showing off their best Halloween costumes.
Everyone (even humans) gets something for free
All pets in costume will get a trick-or-treat bag filled to the brim with all sorts of goodies. WPDH will be there with prizes for pet owners and listeners just stopping by to enjoy the fun. Also, Chocolate Mousse Catering will have their food truck on-site with free hot dogs for everyone.
Did we mention big prizes?
Every pet that comes in costume will get their photo taken so it can be posted at wpdh.com. All next week, listeners will be voting on their favorites. Grand prizes will be handed out for the winning costumes, including a full grooming service at Petco, a gift basket including admission to Pet N Play Luxury Pet Resort and even a flat-screen TV.
You can meet some interesting people
Of course, the members of the Boris & Robyn Show will be on hand to host the activities, but you'll also get to meet some of the show's favorite guests. Hudson Valley Elvis will be there serenading the pets, and Jennifer DeLora, the former Miss Ulster County will also be on hand to handle the red carpet interviews.
You can help unwanted and unloved pets
WPDH, along with our partners Newburgh Veterinary Hospital and T.E.G. Federal Credit Union encourage all participants in today's event to make a donation to Pets Alive Animal Sanctuary. Here is a list of suggested items that are in short supply at the shelter. Cash donations of whatever you can afford will also be accepted.
Caretaking Supplies and Needs:
• 3-lb paper trays
• Dog collars – all sizes
• Slip leads
• Cat litter (especially Feline Pine)
• Dry and canned dog food (Purina is our preferred brand.) • Dry Cat food (Friskies is our preferred brand)
• Any canned cat food
• Dog Toys
• Anti-pull harnesses, medium or large
Cleaning Supplies:
• Paper towels
• Laundry detergent, Liquid fabric softener • Brooms, Cleaning supplies
• Kitchen garbage bags with drawstring
• Liquid Hand Soap
• Extra large black garden garbage bags
• Murphy’s oil soap
• Bleach
• Libmann wonder mop mopheads
Pets Alive also has an Amazon Wishlist that you can shop directly from with even more suggestions.
What: The WPDH Pet Costume Contest to benefit Pet’s Alive Animal Sanctuary
Where: Petco on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie
When: October 24 from Noon to 3pm
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