A girl and her dog at Howl & Prowl. Photo: Leslie Yager
Pet Pantry Warehouse will hold its 10th annual Howl and Prowl on Sunday, October 29, form 1:00pm-4:00pm in the lot by Greenwich Commons, 290 Greenwich Ave in central Greenwich.
Pet Pantry, a family owned business specializing in quality pet food and products, encourages everyone to enjoy the free event in support of Adopt-A-Dog.
More than 15 pet food brands are sponsors, and the event features a costume contest for both people and especially their pets, with prizes totaling $600 in Pet Pantry Warehouse gift certificates.
Click to register for the costume contest.
Pet Pantry created Howl and Prowl in 2008, and the event has become a staple town event ever since.
In 2015, top prize at the Howl & Prowl went to Pawblo Escobar. Credit: Leslie Yager
“We couldn’t be more excited to continue the tradition of combining a fun family day with the ability to contribute to Adopt a Dog, a local organization that means so much to us,” said Pet Pantry Vice President Joshua Roth.
The event will feature photos courtesy of international portrait photography outfit Venture Photography and caricature drawings by artist Bill Hernandez of Party Cartoons, plus countless samples and giveaways by pet manufacturer sponsors, food trucks, face painting and other fun endeavors.
Themed music will be curated by in demand NYC artist DJ Cochon De Lait.
Lastly, there will be assorted Balloon animals available for “adoption.”
Keenly aware of there are so many homeless pets across the country, Howl & Prowl’s leading sponsor Blue Buffalo are avid supporters of Pet Pantry events and pet rescue organizations like Adopt a Dog.
“Sons of Bitches” were winners at the 9th annual Howl & Prowl on Greenwich Ave. Oct. 23, 2016 Credit: Leslie Yager
“Since 2008, Pet Pantry’s Howl & Prowl Parade has raised much-needed funds to support the work we do at the shelter,” said Adopt-A-Dog Executive director Kristen Rice.
“Our life-saving impact has increased as a result of this partnership, and we are truly grateful to be the exclusive beneficiary of this incredibly fun and enjoyable event,” she said. “Pet Pantry Warehouse goes above and beyond to give back to the community, and we are beyond thankful for their generosity and support.”
Contest details and more information about Howl and Prowl can be found at www.PPWPET.com
Pet Pantry is located at 290 Railroad Ave in Greenwich and at 1191 E Putnam Ave in Riverside.
Adopt a Dog is located at 23 Coxe Ave in Armonk, just over the town line.
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Pugs dressed as bumble bees at Pet Pantry’s 9th annual Howl & Prowl benefit for Adopt a Dog, Oct. 23, 2016 Credit: Leslie Yager