Howl-O-Ween Party

With Halloween next weekend, this week begins the parties and potlucks celebrating this theatrical holiday. As you create or shop for the perfect costume for yourself or your kids, don't forget to dress up Fido too! At the Solana Beach pet boutique, Muttropolis, join other pet owners on Wednesday, October 28, for a night of frightful fun. From 6-8pm bring in your dressed up pup to enjoy a howl-o-ween party where awards will be given to the best costumes and professional photographers will be taking pet portraits. There will be treats on hand for every pup, as well as refreshments for their parents. At 6:00, kickoff the night with bobbing for biscuits and then at 7:00, the costume contest begins. Prizes will be presented (Grand prize $50 gift card, Second prize $20 gift card, and Third prize $10 gift card) and the mutt mingling will continue until 8:00. I went to this event last year (Sasha was a shark) and it was a hoot. The grand prize went to the Michael Jackson dog who's owner handmade the costume.

While you are in the brightly colored shop, be sure to peruse their selection of pet supplies, including bedding, food, treats, toys, apparel, collars and leashes. I have the matching set (harness and lead) of the Bella Bean nylon cupcake pattern. It's adorable, washable and has lasted for years! With just about everything and anything for pups, big and small, it's a fantastic place to shop. In addition to serving 'haute dogs,' they also have a section for 'cool cats.' Muttropolis has stores in Solana Beach, La Jolla and Newport Beach. They have a great online selection and offer gift cards (the holidays are fast arriving)!