Bella as Marilyn Monroe with owner Jolenny Rodriguez of Brooklyn won first place for small dogs. Photo by Jon Cronin
Bella the Pope with owner Alisha Monahan of Woodhaven. Photo by Jon Cronin
Area non-profit K-9 Korral Inc. on Saturday hosted their annual Dog Run Halloween Costume Contest at Forest Park.
The large crowd marveled at the adorable dog costumes as owners enjoyed free refreshments and brought dogs of all sizes out to play and compete.
Judges Ed Wendell, Loycent Gordon and Janet Forte, all from Woodhaven, picked the top three contestants from three categories: Teams, Little Dogs and Big Dogs.
Prizes for the winners were provided by K-9 Korral’s sponsor, K-9 Caterers of Glendale, and included gift baskets and $25 to $50 gift certificates to K-9 Caterers. After the costume contest, the dogs bobbed for hot dog bits, with the winners receiving $10 gift certificates.
Charlotte Butler, president of K-9 Korral Inc., was pleased with the turnout.
“There are more people here this year than last,” she said. K-9 Korral Inc. founder Ronald Miles agreed, addiing, “It’s probably one of the best [crowds we’ve ever had.]”
The winners were:
Team Dog category:
1st place: Wizard of Oz, Marty and Squeeker; owner Sharon Roser of Howard Beach
2nd place: Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore and Simba; owner Juan from Woodhaven
3rd place: Cheerleader and football player, Ruby and Molly; owner Jamie from Howard Beach
Large Dog:
1st place: Penny the frumpy housewife; owner Dawn Scala from Glendale
2nd place: Max the doggie hippie; owner Jessica Florez of Woodhaven
3rd place: Pumpkin the witch
Small Dog:
1st place: Bella as Marilyn Monroe; owner Jolenny Rodriguez from Brooklyn
2nd place: Bella the pope; owner Alicia from Woodhaven
3rd place: Bailey the firefighter; owner Gladys Bennette
By Jon Cronin
