Doggie costume contest? Yes, please!
The SF SPCA is hosting their third annual awareness event in Dolores Park, where several of the Bay Area’s most beloved rescue and adoption agencies will be onsite to help you find your new best friend.
When: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Where: Dolores Park—head for 18th and Dolores
What: The annual doggie meetup and dustup in the Mission District
The Whole Enchihuahua 2013 will be held from noon–3pm.
ALL BREEDS WELCOME: Dog registration for the costume contest will take place between noon–1:45pm.
Costume Contest will be held between 2pm-3pm.
Our super-popular costume contest returns, where many successfully adopted dogs will be in attendance for a vibrant parade of creativity while competing against their frenemies for awesome prizes.
Contest prizes include:
- $90 Gift Certificate from Happy Hounds Massage
- $100 donation to the non-profit shelter or rescue of the winner’s choice, courtesy of Dogtime
- $50 Gift Certificate to Mijo & Bambi’s online store
- Overnight Bag from City Dog Share…includes a dog blanket, water bowl, poop bags and hostess gift
- A Pet Camp doggie weekend getaway with camping gift basket full of toys & treats – a two day stay in one of Pet Camp’s comfy & spacious indoor heated campsites; a 2 day Pet Camp Trailblazer experience with at least 2 hours of group play each day in Pet Camp’s 6,000 square feet of “grass” covered outdoor play space, 1 Very Individualized Playtime with a Pet Camp counselor each day, a daily homemade Pet Camp treat, premium Pet Camp bed & nightly tuck-in service; and a wash & wear bath prior to departure.
- 1 Medium Luxury Dog Bed, 1 Hour Full Serve Dog Wash with Nail Trim, 2 Bags of Premium Dog Food, 3 Bags of Premium Grain-Free Dog Treats, 1 Durable Toy and 1 Plush Toy1, K9 Hoodie Sweatshirt for Dogs, 1 Dog Bowl, all from K9 Scrub Club
COSTUME CONTEST RULES
- Animal contestants may not be aggressive towards other animals or people. Animals showing any aggression will be asked to leave the runway area immediately.
- All animal contestants must be in good health with current vaccinations.
- Animals must be at least 4 months of age to participate in the Contest and must have received all of their vaccinations, including their first rabies vaccination.
- The SF SPCA reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to prohibit any human or animal from participating in the Contest.
- Human competitors must be 18 years of age or older. Children over the age of 6 years may walk an animal on the stage, with a parent’s or legal guardian’s written permission.
- Prizes may be awarded to persons 18 years of age or older, if required by law.
- Employees or families of employees of The SF SPCA or any THE WHOLE ENCHIHUAHUA event sponsors may participate in the Contest, but are not eligible to win prizes.
- The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and further conditions and restrictions may apply to particular prizes. Void where prohibited by law. There is no cost to participate in the Contest, and no purchase is necessary.
- The SF SPCA and THE WHOLE ENCHIHUAHUA event sponsors reserve the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. Prizes are non-transferable, may not be exchanged for other prizes, and are not assignable without the express, written permission of the prize sponsor. Prizes are not redeemable for cash.
- The Contest panel of judges will have sole decision-making authority in picking the winning costumes. All decisions will be final. Judges will make their choice based on what they believe to be the finest combination of the following qualities: personality, flair, composure, swagger, originality and showmanship.
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