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• Adopt a Dog Month!

October 4

• World Animal Day

October 12

• PetWalk 2008

1. Magic Island & Ala Moana Park
   

2. Registration 7:00 am, Walk begins 8:00 am
   

3.     Join Hawaii Pet Magazine at the 2008 Petwalk on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Ala Moana/Magic Island Beach Park for the one-day a year that you can bring your pets to Magic Island!
   

4.     Put on your walking shoes and bring the family (including pets!) to PetWalk 2008 at Magic Island. Form a team, gather pledges early and join us at Magic Island park for a fun-filled morning supporting the Hawaiian Humane Society. Registration opens at 7:00 am, the PetWalk begins at 8:00 am. All dogs must be on a leash.
   

5.     Stay for refreshments and the popular pet costume contest. Stop by the Hawaii Pet Magazine booth for free magazine and information about our cover model contest.
   

6.     This annual event is a fundraiser for the Hawaiian Humane Society. The event is free, but donations are appreciated. To make a donation online visit http://www.firstgiving.com/hawaiipetmagazine.
   

7.     For more information about PetWalk, contact the Hawaiian Hume Society at 946-2187 or hhs@hawaiianhumane.org, or visit www.hawaiianhumane.org.
   

• Leeward Training Club of Hawaii

1. All Breed Obedience Trial & Rally
   

2. Mililani Waena Park
   

October 16

• National Feral Cat Day

• National Veterinary Technician Week

October 18

• Non-Sporting Dog Club of Hawaii

1. Non-Sporting Specialty Show
   

2. Neal Blaisdell Park, Aiea
   

• Siberian Husky Club of Hawaii

1. All Breed Obedience & Rally Trial
   

2. Thomas Square
   

October 19

• PET’S DISCOUNT 13th ANNIVERSARY

1. Hawaii Kai Town Center
   

2. Waterfront Stage
   

3. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
   

4.     Pet's Discount will celebrate its 13th anniversary with something fun for the entire family! On Sunday, October 19 from 10 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. at the Hawaii Kai Towne Center's Waterfront Stage, everyone and their pets are invited to attend and take part in fun contests including the Pet Look-A-Like; Best Dressed in the dog fashion show; the Best Dog Trick; and more! Whether your pet is in the contest or not, Pet's Discount will offer 15% off on most store merchandise, with up to 75% off select items during the Anniversary Sale. Plus, free pet viewings, merchandise samples, drawings for great pet prizes, and a grand prize drawing for a four-night trip for two people to Las Vegas!
   

5. Call 395-0448 for more information.
   

• Tropical Toy Dog Fanciers of Hawaii Toy

1. Specialty and Obedience & Rally Trial
   

2. Thomas Square
   

October 24

• Hawaii Wellness Bachelor Auction

1. Tropical Smoothie Cafe
   

2. 6:00 - 9:00 pm
   

3. 100% of the proceeds will benefit local non-profit animal shelters. Tickets $30.
   

October 25

• Annual CFA Cat Show & Cat Costume Contest

1. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
   

2. McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park
   

3. The cat costume contest will be held from 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm and is open to the first 48 kitty contestants. For more information about the show, contact Joan Harris at 261-4354.
   

• Maui Howl-o-ween Party

1. 4:00 – 7:00 pm
   

2. Birken & Bailey’s Too, Kihei
   

3. 1279 South Kihei #109
   

4. Join Birken & Bailey’s for an afternoon full of games, costume contests and prizes! Call 875-9805 for more information.
   

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• Paws on the Path

1. Waimano Ridge
   

2. Meet at the trail head at 8:30 am, hike begins at 8:45 am. A great way to get a little exercise for you and your pet! Visit www.hawaiianhumane.org  for more information.
   

• Hawaiian Bully Bash 3

1. 50th State Dog Super Pull
   

2. Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park
   

3. 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
   

4. Enjoy food, live entertainment, car show and much more! Free admission.
   

• Hawaiian Terrier Association Group Shows

1. Thomas Square
   

October 26

Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest

1. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
   

2. Koko Marina Center, Hawaii Kai
   

3.     Join Bark Avenue and Hawaii Pet Magazine for a canine costume contest for our canine friends. Contest registration will start at 11 am with the costume contest commencing at 12 noon and ending at 1 pm.
   

4.     Judges will choose winners in several categories including best group costume, best dog & owner costume, spookiest and best trick for a treat. The best overall costume will win the grand prize. Dogs will receive a free trick-or-treat bag of goodies just for entering the contest (while supplies last).
   

5.     In addition to category prizes, all winners will be featured in a centerfold in the November /December issue of Hawaii Pet Magazine. Although there is no cost to enter, contestants are encouraged to bring a donation for the Hawaii Dog Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Hawaii's homeless dogs.
   

6.     Join us for educational displays, demonstrations, and more including:
   

7. • Tips for dressing your dog for Halloween by Bark Avenue
   

8. • Dog behavior therapy demonstrations by Bark Busters Hawaii
   

9. • Sampling of Icy Pooch Pops' new flavors for the holidays: turkey cranberry and pumpkin pie
   

10. • Halloween doggie photo booth by photographer Greg Heller
    

11. • The latest in authentic canine aloha wear by Cocojor Hawaii
    

12.     The Hawaii Dog Foundation will also be on-hand to hold a meet and greet with dogs that are looking for homes. Dr. Yoon and the staff at Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic will be offering free wellness exams to HDF dogs that are adopted at the event.
    

13.     Pacific Paws will be providing discounted pet-icures (nail trims) at their booth. They will host doggie games such as 'bobbing for hot dogs' outside of their shop and they are offering 10% off grooming services for all dogs who visit them in costume on the day of the event.
    

14.      Finally, all attendees will be invited on a 'Trick-or-Doggie-Treat' walk around the mall. Maps of participating merchants will be handed out the day of the event.
    

15.     Pre-register your pet at http://app.formassembly.com/forms/view/44062  or call (808) 394-2343 for more information.
    

• Hawaiian Terrier Association Group Shows

1. Thomas Square
   

October 29

• Howl-o-ween Ball

1. The Willows
   

2. 6:00 - 9:00 pm
   

3. 3rd Annual Fundraiser to support the Ala Wai Dog Park construction fund. Enjoy a full buffet, entertainment, silent auction, door prizes and live music. We as dog owners know how important it is for dogs to have a place to exercise, play and socialize. To facilitate this an enclosed off-leash dog park would be the perfect environment. Dog parks improve the quality of life for dogs, their owners and the community. our contribution will help build a dog park at the Ala Wai Community Park. Please come and show your support! Tickets are $35 and can be purchase online at www.alawaik9playground.com.
   

October 30

• National Cat Day

We’d like to thank Ilio Magazine and HKC for all of our dog show information.

All events we either submitted by readers or found on existing calendars. If you would like to submit an event, email info@hawaiipetmagazine.com or mail your information to P.O. Box 240008, Honolulu Hawaii 96824.