The 2nd Annual Dog Costume Parade & Festivities

October 30, 2010 ∙ 12-4pm - Rain or Shine
Pause Dog Boutique

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

12-12:30pm   Costume Parade Registration (pre-registration also available - please
                      see below)

12:45pm        Costume Parade Begins

1:15-4pm       Activities, Information & Pet Adoption Fair, Tricks-and-Treats for
                      Dogs through the Village of Rhinebeck at participating stores

3:30pm          Raffle, Dog Treat Stacking and Jack-o-lantern Contest Results
                      Announced

REGISTRATION & BLANKET DRIVE

The cost to participate in this benefit event is $10 per dog. This fee includes a goody bag, as well as participation in the Dog Costume Parade, Tricks-and-Treats for Dogs throughout Rhinebeck, and all event activities. Want a discount? Bring one used towel, blanket or sheet for each participating dog and receive a maximum of $1 off each registration. All used items will be donated to the Dutchess County SPCA.

Registration will take place from 12-12:30pm out in front of Pause Dog Boutique. We strongly encourage you to help us out by pre-registering at Pause Dog Boutique. The first 50 individuals who pre-register will receive a $5.00 gift card good for use at any Montgomery Row business. Pre-registration is available beginning October 1st and can be done during our regular business hours. You must come in to the store to pre-register and we prefer that you pay in cash or check.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Dutchess County SPCA.

PARKING

You can find parking throughout the Village or in the Municipal Lot on East Market Street. Please leave plenty of time to find parking. We encourage you to walk or carpool to the event – it’s sustainable and easier!

EVENT RULES

•    Dogs do not need to wear a costume to participate – even a simple collar or bandana (we have them in the store) will suffice.
•    All dogs must remain leashed with a handler at all times. Please no retractable leads. We prefer a 6’ lead or shorter.
     (4' leads are best for this event)
•    Rabies and vaccinations must be current. All puppies must have received their puppy shots.
•    No dogs in heat please.
•    No aggressive dogs please.
•    No more than two dogs per handler please.
•    Stay on the designated parade route and pay attention to traffic.
•    Costumes must be safe and comfortable for dogs.
•    If your dog poops, please stop and pick it up. Poop bags will be included in the goody bags you receive at registration.
• Have fun!

PARADE

The parade will begin on Garden Street, continue left on Market Street down to CVS, cross Market Street and continue left to cross at the main intersection, turn right on Montgomery Street and continue down the driveway next to Joovay, turn left onto Garden Street and conclude at Pause. Aside from crossing the street, the entire parade route will take place on sidewalks.

We are expecting 100+ dogs and for the parade to last 30 minutes. Costumed kids (and adults!) are invited to join in the fun.
Just want to watch the parade? No problem! Hang out on any of the sidewalks along the parade route.

Parade Costume Categories & Prizes:

• Best Overall Canine Costume – winner gets a brand new Bessie & Barnie dog bed (any size, shape and fabric – you design!)
• Best Float – a “float” is any decorated non-motorized device used to pull or push a maximum of six costumed dog(s) – and little
human if desired – along the parade route – winning dog(s) get a gift basket filled with Harry Barker goodies
• Best Group Theme (must include a minimum of one dog and one human who parade together without a float - maximum of six dogs
allowed) – winning dog(s) get a gift basket filled with Sherpa Pet, Jax and Bones, Sirius Play and Hugglehounds toys
• Cutest Costume – winner gets a $50 Pause gift card
• Scariest Costume – winner gets a $50 Pause gift card
• Most Creative Costume – winner gets a Pause gift basket

Judging will be based on originality and first impression. Costumes that are deemed unsafe will not be considered. Barbara Schreiber of the Rhinebeck Department Store, Sandi Goodnow of Rhinebeck Animal Hospital and Linda Lindsay of Northern Dutchess Realty will serve as parade judges. Other judges TBA.

Costume contest results will be announced in front of Pause Dog Boutique immediately following the parade.

Parading/Costuming Tips for Dogs & Their Humans:

•    Keep the costume light and simple.
•    Be sure the costume is fitted properly – nothing should be hanging loose to the floor or pinching too tight.
•    Dogs must be able to breathe, bark, see, hear and move comfortably in their costume.
•    Remove any dangling accessories that can be a choking hazard.
•    Avoid masks and awkward props. Give your dog a trial run before the parade so she gets used to her costume.
•    Come prepared. Bring along anything you may need to make a quick costume fix. If it’s warm, consider bringing some
      water to offer a quick drink along the way.
•    Bring your camera!
•    Share the sidewalk, obey all traffic signals and laws, hold your head up high and strut your stuff!

POST-PARADE FEAST-IVITIES

Raffle:

We will be hosting a raffle featuring incredible prizes donated by local businesses and dog-related companies. All proceeds will benefit the Dutchess County SPCA. Be sure to purchase 4 tickets for just $1 or 25 tickets for $5. You must be present at 3:30pm to win.

Activities:

•   Dog-themed Jack-o-Lantern Contest – Spooktacular! Bring an already carved dog-themed jack-o-lantern (real or fake) with your
     name taped on the bottom to enter. Winner will be announced at 3:30pm and a prize will be awarded. No candles please.
     (Don’t forget to take your entry back home with you for Halloween!)

•   Bobbing for Halloweenies – FUN FOR ALL! Dogs of all sizes will take turns grabbing floating wieners from a pail of water, just
     like we typically "bob for apples."

•   Dog Treat Stacking Contest – It’s Jenga, dog treat style! In this tricky contest, human contestants of all ages will have 30 seconds
     to see if they can create the tallest tower of dog biscuits. Winner will be announced at 3:30pm and a prize will be awarded.

• Howl’oween Photo Op – Be sure to stop to get your dog’s (or your whole family’s) picture taken with our Howl’oween backdrop.
     All photos are available for free download on the Pause Dog Boutique Facebook page.

• Facepainting – Halloween-themed facepainting available for all.

Lisa Fishler of Printz Photography will also be capturing the event through her unique and compassionate perspective. Be sure to check out her website after the event to see the full gallery of photos available for purchase at www.printzphotography.com.

Trick-and-Treating

Trick-or-treating will go to the dogs in Rhinebeck all afternoon! Take your dog(s) to participating local stores for free treats! You’ll get a full list and a map of all participating merchants in your goody bag, plus those participating will have a sign in their window. Be sure to let your dog show off with a trick to get his treats!

All treats will be provided by Pause Dog Boutique, so you can be sure your dog is getting only the best all day long.

Participating merchants include:

·   Blue Cashew
·   Cabin Fever
·   Chamonix Bridal Shop
·   Changes
·   Darryl's Boutique
·   Hammertown
·   Hudson Valley Footwear
·   Joovay
·   New Attitudes
·   Northern Dutchess Pharmacy
·   Northern Dutchess Realty
·   Old Mill Wine & Spirits
·   Paper Trail
·   Periwinkles at Rhinebeck
·   Pique Boutique
·   Portly Pug Antiques
·   Rhinebeck Department Store
·   Rhinebeck Smoke Shoppe
·   Rhinebeck Wine & Liquor
·   Starr Place
·   Stickles
·   Sugarplum Boutique
·   Winter Sun - Summer Moon

Information & Adoption Fair

Located in the Montgomery Row Parking Lot, you will find (keep checking back for updates!):

•   Warm apple cider and doughnuts
•   Adoptable dogs available from Perfect Pets Rescue, a nonprofit rescue organization that saves dogs from the euthanasia list in Georgia
    and brings them to the Northeast
•   Adoptable dogs available from the Dutchess County SPCA
•   Barking Bling
•   Animal Kind with adoptable cats and kittens
•   Bodies in Balance - Facial Reflexology
•   Countryside Animal Hospital
•   Curly Tail Pug Rescue
•   Healing Paws
•   Health Quest Outreach Training – Pet First Aid
•   Positive Paws Visiting Pet Program
•   Printz Photography
•   Rhinebeck Animal Hospital
•   Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption
•   Russell Refuge
•   Sirius Play Dog Training
•   SUNY Ulster Veterinary Technology Club
•   The Happy Puppy

SPECIAL THANKS TO…

Adams Fairacre Farms; Affordable Florals; Animal Kind; Barking Bling; Bessie & Barnie; Blue Cashew; Bodies in Balance; Bubba Rose Biscuit Co.; Cabin Fever; Chamonix Bridal Shop; Changes; Cindy Brody; Country Comforts; Countryside Animal Hospital; Curly Tail Pug Rescue; Cutie Collars; Darryl's Boutique; DiLuna Creations; Dutchess County SPCA; Gigi Trattoria; Hammertown; Happy Pet Organics; Harry Barker; Healing Paws; Health Quest Outreach Training; Hudson Valley Footwear; Hugglehounds; Hummingbird Jewelers; Jax & Bones; Joovay; Just Dogs! Gourmet; Lotus Dragonfly Designs; Ma Snax; Montgomery Row; Natura Pet Products ; New Attitudes; Northern Dutchess Pharmacy; Northern Dutchess Realty; Old Mill Wine & Spirits; OllyDog; Paper Trail; Periwinkles at Rhinebeck; Pet Country; Pique Boutique; Planet Dog; Portly Pug Antiques; Positive Paws Visiting Pet Program; Printz Photography; Red Hook Tees; Rhinebeck Department Store; Rhinebeck Smoke Shoppe; Rhinebeck Wine & Liquor; Robbie Dawg; Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption; Russell Refuge; Sherpa Pet Group; Sirius Play; Sojourner Farms; Stamps, Stitches ‘n Things; Stickles; Starr Place; Stop & Shop; Sugarplum Boutique; SUNY Ulster Veterinary Technology Club; The Happy Puppy; The Mutted Mutt; Wagathas; Williams Lumbar; Winter Sun - Summer Moon; Zumba at Rhinebeck Karate Academy