PHOTO GALLERY: Pups, people show their best costumes at Friday’s Howl-o-ween Mutt Strut
Published 11:48 am Saturday, October 30, 2021
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From left are Scott McLemore as a horse, Natalie and Molly and their mother Laura McLemore as cowgirls, and their dog Maggie as the cow at Friday's Howl-o-ween Mutt Strutt on Broadway Street. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
One of the Natchez Adams County Humane Society's pups, named Carmella, wears a pink vest that says "adopt me" to Friday's Howl-o-ween Mutt Strutt on Broadway Street. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
The judges at Friday's Howl-o-ween Mutt Strutt on Broadway Street are Visit Natchez Executive Director Devin Heath, Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson, Ward One Alderwoman Valencia Hall, Sarah Sookraj and Brad Yarbrough. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Sylvia Hewitt dressed her pup, Harper, as a Unicorn for Friday's Howl-o-ween Mutt Strutt on Broadway Street. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
This dog is dressed as an astronaut at Friday's Howl-o-ween Mutt Strutt on Broadway Street. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Carolyne Heatherly and her pal Kai won a top prize at Friday's Howl-o-ween Mutt Strutt on Broadway Street while dressed as Spanky and Petey from "The Little Rascals." (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
One of the winning teams at Friday's Howl-o-ween Mutt Strutt on Broadway Street is Erica Smith as Ursula and her daughter Piper as Ariel with their dog Lola, also dressed as Ariel. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
Stacy Landers with her pup Princess Binx are both dressed as Chucky at Friday's Howl-o-ween Mutt Strutt on Broadway Street. (Kaelin Daye | The Natchez Democrat)
Ashlea Rand and her pup Bella won a top prize at Friday's Howl-o-ween Mutt Strutt on Broadway Street with Bella dressed as an iced latte. (Kaelin Daye | The Natchez Democrat)
Ashlea Rand and her pup Bella won a top prize at Friday's Howl-o-ween Mutt Strutt on Broadway Street with Bella dressed as an iced latte. (Kaelin Daye | The Natchez Democrat)
NATCHEZ — Even if trick-or-treat is just for kids, on Friday people with four-legged fur-babies got to celebrate Halloween too at the Natchez-Trace Kiwanis Club’s inaugural “Howl-o-ween Mutt Strut” fundraiser.
Participants showed off their pets’ best costumes for the chance to win “Best in Show Small Dog,” “Best in Show Large Dog” and — for those who dress up with their pet — most “Paw-some Duo.”
Proceeds from the event helped the Kiwanis Club fund scholarships they award to local students. Additionally, the event helped benefit the Natchez Adams County Humane Society, who also showcased some of their adoptable pets at the event.
Above are pictures from the event and the three winning entries.