Anne Quinn-Diment
The SaddleBrooke Dog Park was alive with Halloween spirit during its recent Costume Party where dogs and their owners embraced the spooky season in style. From adorable pups in creative costumes to proud owners joining in on the fun, the event brought smiles, laughter, and wagging tails all around.
A huge thank you goes out to the event’s organizers Nancy Hendricks, Laura Gregor, Cathy Lee, and Suzanne Richards. Their hard work, from assembling treat bags to decorating the park and organizing fabulous prizes, made this event a fantastic success.
Costume Contest Winners
Small Dog Winners
1st Place: Atticus as a guitar-playing singer, a talented poodle mix owned by Kristine Molitor. Atticus also charmed his way to the Grand Prize for Best Overall Costume!
2nd Place: Kenzie as Carmen Miranda, a festive corgi owned by Terry and Dana Johnson. Kenzie’s fruity headpiece and lively energy were showstoppers.
3rd Place: Orlando as a ghost pepper, a fiery Havanese owned by Barb and Denny Wallace. Orlando’s clever costume made him a crowd favorite.
Honorable Mention: Chance as a Sonoran hot dog, a lovable chihuahua/dachshund mix owned by Larry and Carol Jones. Chance’s hot dog costume earned him plenty of smiles.
Large Dog Winners
1st Place: Izzy as Miss America, an elegant goldendoodle owned by Midge Miller and Alan Mollenkopf. Izzy dazzled the crowd with her patriotic poise.
2nd Place: Tripp as a swashbuckling pirate, a dashing golden retriever owned by Thom and Ouarda Wells. Tripp’s pirate ensemble was both charming and adventurous.
3rd Place: Stanley as a potting soil plant, a creative black lab owned by Barb and Denny Wallace. Stanley’s costume stood out with its unique and humorous design.
Grand Prize Winner
The coveted Grand Prize, a one-year free membership to the SaddleBrooke Dog Park (valued at $100), was awarded to Atticus, the guitar-playing poodle mix owned by Kristine Molitor. His musical charm and winning performance stole the show.
Prizes Galore
All the winners received fabulous prizes, including gift certificates to local restaurants and pet services:
1st Place: $75 gift certificate to The Preserve Restaurant
2nd Place: $50 gift certificate to MountainView Restaurant
3rd Place: $25 gift certificate to Rosie’s Barket DIY Dog Wash and $25 gift certificate to Petco
Honorable Mention winners received small prizes.
Grand Prize Winner: Free 2025 membership dues! The value is $100.
Photos from the event captured the creativity and fun, showcasing the community spirit that makes SaddleBrooke Dog Park such a special place. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a howling success. We can’t wait to see what costumes you’ll bring next year.
The SaddleBrooke Dog Park offers member dogs a safe, off-leash space to play and socialize. It features areas for small and large dogs, plus a fenced section for seniors or less social dogs. The park is located at the intersection of S. Sand Crest Drive and S. Clubhouse Drive. Learn more at www.saddlebrookedogpark.com.