THE HAUTE
DOG organization (pronounced "HOT") is a diverse and growing network of dog owners, lovers, educators, rescuers and supporters. Our common bond has resulted in a unique and lively community of folks who share some qualities of our favorite dogs: devotion, spirit and tenacity.
EDUCATE & INFLUENCE Through educational outreach and events, we hope to help inspire a better understanding and appreciation of dogs, dispel damaging myths, encourage responsible ownership practices, and offer practical adoption and rescue opportunities.
DEDICATION This Web site is dedicated to my English Bulldog Rosie and to all dogs who continue to be brave and loving.
Warm regards,
Justin Rudd!
Exec. Director
Community Action Team a 501c3 nonprofit & Haute Dogs
THE MAIN PURPOSE of the Community Action Team (CAT) is to promote social well-being among the general public. As a 501c3 nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors, contributions to CAT are tax deductible and are used to help produce quality events within our community that benefit children, animals and the environment.
C.A.T. IS AN UMBRELLAorganization that includes Haute Dogs and: 4Halloween Kids' Costume Contest
4July 4 Kids' Bike Parade
4Haute Dog Poetry Contest
4Interfaith Blessing of the Animals
4$1,000 National Elementary School Spelling Bee
4National Adult Spelling Bee
4Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest 4Haute Dogs on the Beach events
4Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade
4Operation Easter Basket
4Operation Santa Paws
45k/10k Long Beach Turkey Trot
4monthly 30-Minute Beach Cleanups
4Beds, Bikes, Bears & Blankets giveaway to those in need 4Clothing giveaways to the underserved 4Bulldog Beauty Contest 4Long Beach Losers - a 12-week weight-loss contest 42nd Street Walkers 4Long Beach Giving Project
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Director's Awards RIO (Roger)
Cheerleaders (Harley)
Dancer (Miley)
Top-10
Yellow Submarine with the Beatles (Buster Bluth)
Sailor (Bella)
Pug in Paris (Stella)
Candyland (Ziggy)
Bo Peep (Jack)
Occupy Sesame Street (Sunshine)
Bed Pugs (Mochi & Olive)
Oscar the Grouch (Pancakes)
Chanel's Enchanting Castle (Chanel)
Lifeguards (Schnitzel)
Best Float
Gladiator Lion Pulling Roman Chariot (Dooby)
Best Costume
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Sampson)
Best Human Costume
Addams Family (Petunia)
Best Group
Lady Dog-Ga Catcher (Lola, Fiona, Sophia)
11th annual HAUTE DOG HOWL'OWEEN PARADE is Sun., Oct. 30, 2011, 2:30 p.m. We will attempt to break the world record for the number of costumed dogs in a parade. The parade is expected to include more than 500 costumed dogs and a few thousand human gawkers. Haute Dogs will raise thousands for spay/neuter programs, rescue groups, Operation Santa Paws and other Long Beach service projects.MAP | ENTRY FORM
4 $10/dog, pd. by Oct. 9
4 $15/dog, pd. by Oct. 16
4 $20/dog after Oct. 16 NOTE: $10 discount available, if needed, just write "$10 discount" on the bottom right of your entry form.
4 $35/VIP dog - V.I.P. (Very Important Pooch!) you and your dog get to walk near the front of the parade
4 $10 each add'l dog, advance only
4Free to enter the kids costume contest at 2:20 p.m. (kids will walk at the front of the parade, meet at the Tot Lot)
NOTE: Not too late to be a VIP in the parade. Just pay $35 (or upgrade with cash) when you sign-in tomorrow at the orange registration tent. This donation to Haute Dogs allows you and your dog to walk towards the front of the parade. You'll receive a wristband that will entitle you to lineup down the middle of the park and VIPs will follow the costumed kids along the parade route. Parade begins at 2:30 p.m.
Start/finish at corner of Livingston Dr. @ Park Ave.
Costumed kids will lead the parade, followed by the dogs.
The parade is on the street on Park Ave. heading south toward 2nd St., then turning right to head westbound on 2nd Street #5 Lane (parking lane) to Livingston Dr. eastbound #1 lane (driving lane).
Westbound auto traffic on 2nd St. (only from Granada Ave. to Livingston Dr.) and eastbound and westbound auto traffic on Livingston Dr. (only from 2nd St. to St. Joseph) will be diverted by LBPD for approx. 40 minutes at approx. 2:25 p.m. during the parade.
All alleys will remain open throughout.
St. Joseph will remain open throughout.
The parade expects 500+ dressed-up dogs and lasts about an hour.
SEATING:
Bring your own folding chair, or rent one of our 500 seats on Park Ave. for just $5, starting at about 1 p.m. The seats did sell out last year.
COSTUMED KIDS are invited to lead the Howl'oween Parade this year and there will be a a few $10 prizes to those kids with the best outfits. There is no charge to enter the kids costume contest, but a signed entry form by parents/guardian is required. Be at the parade start line (meet inside the kids playground front gates, corner of Livingston Dr. & Park Ave.) by 2:20 p.m. with your entry form. Kids will step off at 2:25 p.m. Judges will be on the parade route. Awards will be announced approx. 3 p.m. inside the kids playground (during the dog parade). Parents are welcome to walk along with their kid. There will also be an award for the best-dressed person in the dog parade who is walking with a dog. If you are walking a dog in the parade, regular parade entry fees apply.MORE
PUBLIC TRANSIT
We suggest that spectators take the red Passport buses for $1.10 each way to Belmont Shore. The bus stop on 2nd St. at Park Ave. is right on the parade route. Note: dogs are not allowed on buses, uness they are in a pet carrier. BUS SCHEDULE
PARKING There is metered parking along 2nd St. and in parking lots on both sides of 2nd St. We also suggest parking at the beach where there is plentiful beachfront parking spaces. There is also free street parking at the park and around the neighborhood. Leave plenty of time to find parking. We encourage guests to walk, ride bikes, use public transit or carpool. MAP V.I.P. (VERY IMPORTANT POOCH) ENTRY Available for advance registrations only, the dog/owner can walk near the front of the parade. VIPs will line-up down the middle of the grassy park and will step off at 2:30 p.m.
REGISTRANTS - WHAT TO DO NEXT?
Sign-in at the orange-colored Haute Dogs registration tent that will be at the corner of Livingston Dr. @ St. Joseph Ave. at Livingston Park. There will be a line for VIP registrants, day-of registrants and a line for pre-paid registrants.