Scene in Edmonds: Doggone fun at annual Halloween Howl
Posted: October 24, 2015 3146
Edmonds dogs Yuki and Sakuna were named the Best in Show.
Dog owners showed off their creativity at the 11th Annual Halloween Howl sponsored Saturday by Off Leash Area Edmonds (O.L.A.E) at the off-leash dog park at Marina Beach Park.
Edmonds City Councilmember Diane Buckshnis, one of Edmonds’ best-known dog lovers and a founder of the dog park, was on hand to coordinate the festivities, which also included vendor booths and a raffle drawing for pooch-friendly prizes — with all proceeds benefiting Off-Leash Area Edmonds.
Diane Buckshnis, an avid Green Bay Packers fan, with her dog Spike.
Best in Show winners were two Shiba Inu dogs, Yuki and Sakuna, owned by Rob Low and Yayoi Nemoto of Edmonds. The dogs were dressed as video game characters Mario and Luigi.
Contest judges were Adriana McAlister of Doggy Haven Resort and Dr. Chris Garg of Fifth Avenue Animal Hospital.Funniest, first place: Atticus the Rocker Dog.Funniest, second place: Logan, the Cookie Monster.Funniest, third place: Winston, the King.Best owner/dog combination: Horse and Cowgirl, featuring Captain Morgan Black and owner Laura Holland, from Everett.Best owner/dog combination, second place: Oz, the Wicked Witch and Glinda, featuring Amadaya (as Glinda) with Scott (Oz) and Tanya Crawford (Witch) from Camano Island.Best owner and dog, third place: Fire Truck and Fireman with Joy Whitten of Edmonds and dog Kirby.Most original, first place: Bailey, the Horse.Most original, second place: Frida, the Tripod. A three-legged dog, Frida sported a camera on her back.Most original, third place: Boston, the Prison Transporter.
Best three hours of fun and laughter! These little and big cutie pie D-ogees were all dressed from head to tail, sporting the best ever costumes. Simply charming, hilarious, unbelievable, just plain silly and so entertaining and not one major rumble…..all well behaved. Thanks to the people that held this event and to all the creative and fun dog mom and pops who got them there. Everyone should try to make this event next year for the sheer entertainment and fun……..and Yuki and Sakuna stood just the way they are in the photograph above not moving at all for two hours…….looked just like that, not moving an inch, the whole time, same spot….hilarious
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Best three hours of fun and laughter! These little and big cutie pie D-ogees were all dressed from head to tail, sporting the best ever costumes. Simply charming, hilarious, unbelievable, just plain silly and so entertaining and not one major rumble…..all well behaved. Thanks to the people that held this event and to all the creative and fun dog mom and pops who got them there. Everyone should try to make this event next year for the sheer entertainment and fun……..and Yuki and Sakuna stood just the way they are in the photograph above not moving at all for two hours…….looked just like that, not moving an inch, the whole time, same spot….hilarious
Awesome day, despite the rain! Thanks to everyone for participating. The Seahawk baskets went fast and hope to see you all next year!