The Hawaii Island Humane Society is putting its best paws forward with the annual Howl’ween dog walks on Saturday in Hilo and a Oct. 29 in Kona.
The Hawaii Island Humane Society is putting its best paws forward with the annual Howl’ween dog walks on Saturday in Hilo and a Oct. 29 in Kona.
All walkers with or without dogs are invited to participate and encouraged to raise pledges to support shelter animals. Registration both days begins at 7:30 a.m. and the walks get underway at 8.
“Our Howl’ween dog walks bring buckets of smiles to participants, pooches and passers-by,” said HIHS Executive Director Donna Whitaker. “What a great way to enjoy this seasonal holiday and encourage camaraderie between pets and their owners. Everyone always enjoys seeing the dogs — and their owners — in fantastic costumes that really add to the holiday spirit.”
The Hilo Howl’ween Dog Walk, produced in partnership with Aloha Ilio Rescue, takes place at Liliuokalani Gardens.
The Kona Howl’ween Dog Walk gathers on the bayfront Honu Lawn at Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
The HIHS Howl’ween dog walks include fun contests, costumes, prizes and team challenges.
Registration is free and walkers are encouraged to join the pack and help raise funds. Event proceeds help offset costs of shelter supplies and low-cost spay and neuter services to help eliminate pet overpopulation on Hawaii Island.
Secure pledges can be made at www.FirstGiving.com/HIHS/howlween-dogwalk-2016.
Walkers who earn a minimum of $25 in pledges will receive a surprise gift. Those who earn $50 in pledges will receive a free Howl’ween Dog Walk T-shirt. Download pledge forms at HIHS.org.
The mission of the Hawaii Island Humane Society is to promote respect for all animals, prevent cruelty to animals, eliminate pet overpopulation and improve the bond between humans and animals.