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
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4Interfaith Blessing of the Animals
4$1,000 National Elementary School Spelling Bee
4So Cal Adult Spelling Bee
4Sidewalk Chalk Art & Poetry Contest 4Haute Dogs on the Beach events
4Haute Dog Easter Parade
4Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade
4Operation Easter Basket
4Operation Santa Paws
45k/10k Grunion Run
45k/10k Long Beach Turkey Trot
4monthly 30-Minute Beach Cleanups.
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As Seen on TV: The Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade is the world's largest Halloween pet event. More than 600 costumed dogs in the 2007 parade.
More than 550 dogs last year helped us to raise more than $10,000. More costumed dogs are expected this year!
All events are free to spectate.
PARADE ROUTE
The 12-block sidewalk parade will step-off at 2:30 p.m. from Livingston Park heading south on Park Ave. to 2nd St. Then east on the sidewalks of Second St. to Granada Ave., then west on the sidewalks of Second St. to Roycroft Ave., then back to Livingston Park by way of Park Ave.
ENTRY
$10per parade dog. $2 for kids' costume contest.
VIP (VERY IMPORTANT POOCH) ENTRY $35 includes an official Haute Dog t-shirt and the dog/owner can walk near the front of the parade. VIPs will line-up in the alley parallel to Livingston Dr. @ Park Ave.
WIN DOG FOOD FOR A YEAR - Best costume on a dog (our grand prize) wins Natural Balance dog food for one year, courtesy of Natural Balance Pet Foods and Belmont Pets & LaunderPet.
- Best "float" wins dog food for a year from Wiskers and Pinnacle dog food.
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Best grouping in the parade wins dog food for a year from PetPop.com.
PRIZES FOR THE TOP-13
An entry can be a single dog dressed up, a group of dogs dressed up, a contingent of dog(s) with their person(s).
- grooming certificates from Wags to Whiskers,
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Fido Friendly magazine subscriptions,
- copies of Dogspell (illustrated book),
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dog food coupons,
- dog shampoo
and more.
DOOR PRIZES
Every dog registered in the parade is entered in the drawing for great door prizes and gift certificates (to be drawn after the parade at the awards ceremony; must be present to win).
- Natural Balance dog food for a year & 4 tickets to the San Diego Wild Animal Park,
- 1-year subscription to Dog's Life magazine,
- prize pack from YoYo,
- gift basket from W. Woodruff Hair Design, Woody & Lisa Woodruff, $85 value
- Animal Wellness magazine subscription,
- training certificate from Bark Busters,
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More prizes/categories listed below.
REGISTRATION & YAPPY HOUR
Pre-parade "feast"-ivities will include vendor booths, bobbing for Howl'oweenies, a dog treat stacking contest, a Bulldog Kissing Booth, disc dog demonstrations (Disc Dogs in So. Calif., 1 & 3 p.m.), fun contests, a pet adoption fair, photo opportunities, and preliminary canine costume judging (judges start roaming the park at 2 p.m.).
T-SHIRTS $5-$15 each. Various styles, sizes and colors for men, women and kids.
JUDGES 1. Brenda Rees, LA Parent magazine
2. Kyra Kirkwood; writer, Dog Fancy
3. Patrick Kirkwood
4. Simon Grieve; Gazette Newspapers, publisher
5. Harrison Forbes, co-host of Pet Talk, 97.1 FM Los Angeles
6. Kerri Kasem, co-host of Pet Talk, 97.1 FM Los Angeles
7. Sandy Robins, pet lifestyle expert/writer
8. Ralph Millero, Mirage Enterprises PET ADOPTIONS & VENDOR FAIR
11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Livingston Park; dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and more! See list of participating rescue groups below.
SPECIAL THANKS
To Recreation Dog Park Assoc. for their support of our events, including the Haute Dog Easter and Howl'oween Parades and the Bulldog Beauty Contest. GRAND MARSHAL
The top-three fundraisers (in order) will be our Grand Marshals. For those who want to go the extra mile and help collect pledges to benefit Haute Dogs, there will be the chance to lead the 550-dog parade. Pledges should be turned in at the registration tent on the day of the parade before 2:15 p.m. All checks collected should be made payable to "Haute Dogs." Start collecting those pledges today! There is a place to list pledges on your entry form.
ON TV
LAST YEAR'S HOWL'OWEEN PARADE ON TLC CHANNEL "Halloween Madness" is set to air including our great pumpkin drop. DETAILS
- Sat. Oct. 27, 8 & 11 p.m.
- Sun., Oct. 28, 1 p.m.
- Tues. Oct. 30, 8 p.m.
NEW HOWL'OWEEN T-SHIRTS Near the registration tent. $15 each. Men's and Women's styles. Sizes XS to 2XL.
ENTRY FORM click the button at right to download an entry form or simply register at the event starting at noon.
200 RESERVED PARADE SEATS $5/cash, each at the corner of 2nd St. and Park Ave. We always sell out. Pay on-site starting at noon.
42007 HOWL'OWEEN PARADE included more than 600 costumed dogs and entertained approx. 4,500 dogless gawkers. The event helped to raised about $13,000 for the nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (CAT) of which Haute Dogs is a part.
Best Costume on a Dog (our grand prize): #96, "Michael" a 3-year-old harelquin Great Dane dressed as Cerebus the 3-headed dog; Human is Helen Avila from Ontario was dressed as a dark angel; third time in the parade.
Best Float: #214/215, Grilled Chis (bbq with Chihuahuas on the grill); dogs are Lola (an adopted 2 year old) and Roxy (a rescued 4 year old); humans were Juliet Tomac and Joanne Mastrangelo from Long Beach
Best Group:
Cinderella and pumpkin: dogs names are Brudice, Excalibur, (Bermese Mtn. Dogs); Sonar (Toy Poodle), Brody (Cavalier King Charles), Lilly (French Bulldog); 2nd year in the parade; humans are Diane Kelley and Bruce Bauersfeld from Manhattan Beach
Best Costume on a Human, #281, Cherie Crusan and her 13-year-old Dalmatian from Glendale. Cherie was dressed as Cruella.
4Upcoming Haute Dog events include the Bulldog Beauty Contest on Feb. 9, 2008 and the Haute Dog Easter Parade on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008.
JUDGING Judging will be based on originality, showmanship, detail of costume and first impression. SPLAT! GREAT PUMPKIN DROPPED FROM A HIGH TREE BRANCH
Times Square drops a big ball to celebrate the new year. Belmont Shore drops a giant pumpkin to celebrate the start of Howl'oween! We'll drop it at 2 p.m.! This4th annual 45-lb. pumpkin drop will be a smashing hit! Sponsor: Be Pupular Photography
BOBBING FOR HOWL'OWEENIES
FUNNY! Dogs of all sizes will take turns grabbing floating wieners from a pail of water, a la "bobbing for apples."
DOG TREAT STACKING CONTEST It's tricky! Human contestants of all ages will have 30 seconds to see if they can create the tallest tower of dog biscuits. RECORD HOLDERSamantha Laine, 28-biscuit tower.
CANINE COSTUME CATEGORIES Prizes will be awarded to the judges' favorite top-13 entries, plus these four overall awards: best "float," best overall canine costume (on any one dog), best costume on a human, and best "group theme." A "float" is any decorated non-motorized device used to pull or push a costumed dog(s) along the parade route. The "best group theme" award winner(s) must include a min. of one dog and one human (examples: one dog and two handlers dressed up; or, two dogs and an owner dressed similarly with a theme) who parade together. An "entry" can be a costumed dog with or without a "float." An entry can also be a group of dogs or one dog with a group of people.
