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Adopt-A-Dog, Inc., a local non-profit rescue, shelter and adoption agency dedicated to finding good homes for adoptable dogs and cats, and Pet Pantry Warehouse, the leading pet supply store in Greenwich, proudly announce the first ever Howl & Prowl, a parade and costume contest for people and their pets. The event takes place on Saturday, October 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm rain or shine. Costumed pets and their owners will gather at the starting line at Greenwich Town Hall and proceed along Greenwich Avenue, ending at Pet Pantry Warehouse at 290 Railroad Avenue where the judging for the costume contest will take place and refreshments will be served. Participation in the parade is free. The pre-registration fee for entry in the costume contest is $20 per person or $35 per family until October 10th, after which the fee will be $30 per person and $45 per family. All proceeds will go to support Adopt-A-Dog’s programs. Registration forms will be available at Pet Pantry Warehouse stores in Greenwich and Rye, on Pet Pantry’s web site at www.ppwpet.com and on Adopt-A-Dog’s web site at www.adoptadog.org. There are four categories for prizes in the costume contest: Most Creative; Most Unusual; Scariest; Cutest; plus a Grand Prize for Best All-Around. Pet costumes will be on sale at Pet Pantry Warehouse for a month prior to the event. Select businesses along the parade route will have trick-or-treat items available for participants. A professional pet photographer will be available from whom participants may purchase a souvenir photograph of themselves with their pets. Allyson Halm, president of Adopt-A-Dog, exclaimed, “We are happy to collaborate with Pet Pantry Warehouse to make this a fun-filled event for people in the area to enjoy an afternoon out with their companion animals. We look forward to this becoming an annual event that will be a unique attraction for Greenwich and the surrounding areas.” Ari Jacobson of Pet Pantry remarked, “We take pride in helping local pet rescue efforts and shelters. We hope to host a large crowd to support Adopt-A-Dog in its continued effort to find loving homes for dogs and cats.” About Adopt-A-Dog: Since 1981, Adopt-A-Dog, a non-profit organization, has been dedicated to finding good homes for adoptable dogs and cats. Each year more than two hundred dogs and cats are placed with new owners. The full-service shelter is in Armonk, NY while the corporate headquarters are in Greenwich, CT. We depend solely on tax-deductible donations and fundraiser proceeds to support our work. About Pet Pantry Warehouse: Pet Pantry Warehouse is a family-owned, local business serving generations of pets and their parents in the Greenwich community for over 60 years. The company has stores in Greenwich, CT and Rye, NY and specializes in the health, wellness and happiness of family pets. More information is available at www.ppwpet.com or by contacting Joshua Roth directly at 203-869-6444. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Nautical Nightmares at Mystic Seaport starts October 17 - Sep 1, 2008 - 6:25 PM Open call non-equity auditions for The Rocky Horror Show - Aug 22, 2008 - 2:00 PM Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular coming to Maritime Aquarium - Aug 19, 2008 - 6:07 AM “Emilio and the Enchanted Cow” presented in Family Festivities Series - Aug 6, 2008 - 7:06 AM Playhouse On The Green announces 08-09 season of plays and musicals - Aug 1, 2008 - 9:23 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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