HAUTE DOG HOWL'OWEEN PARADE & PET ADOPTION FAIR | BELMONT SHORE

< UPDATED NOV. 29, 2011	11th annual HAUTE DOG HOWL'OWEEN PARADE

Justin Rudd's Haute Dogs, Long Beach, Calif. 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 UMBRELLA organization 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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NEW: Photo links from the Oct. 30 parade on Facebook fan page. More than 500 registered dogs!

Photos & Video Galleries
-VIDEO of Today Show: World record SMASHED! - Pets dress up for Halloween in Long Beach, Calif.
- Howl'oween Parade - October 30, 2011 - Long Beach, CA.
- 2011 Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade pt.1
- 2011 Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade pt.2
- VIDEO: Dogs dress up for Halloween
- Howl'O'Ween Parade - Long Beach
- SLIDESHOW: Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade
- 11th annual Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade
- Haute Dog - Howl'Oween Parade (Part 1)
- Haute Dog Howloween Parade
- Howl'oween Parade 2011
- Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade photos by - - - Janice Harris. More than 500 dogs, 1 cat and 1 pig.
-haute dog Howl'oween parade 2011
- Vendors at the Howl 'Oween Parade: Oct. 30, 2011
- Howl 'Oween Dog Parade (pt. B): Oct. 30, 2011.
- Howl ‘Oween Dog Parade (pt. 1): Oct. 30, 2011.

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.

11th ANNUAL
Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade
with Vendors, Pet Adoption Fair & Kids' Costume Contest

World's largest Halloween pet event!
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THE PARADE IS this Sun., Oct. 30, 2011, 2:30 p.m. The start/finish is at Livingston Park, 4900 E. Livingston Dr. (@ Park Ave. in Belmont Shore), Long Beach, 90803. The vendor fair and pet adoption fair is in the park from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. MAP | ENTRY FORM

Parade route:

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.

MAP

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.

AWARDS & PRIZES
Win great prizes!
- top 10
prize packs will be given to the judges' top-10 favorite entries, combination from any of the following categories: individual dogs, groups, or floats. Includes gifts from Fido Friendly digital subscriptions, Pussy & Pooch and ORE Originals.

Additionally, the following will receive prizes:
- best costume on a dog
- best costume on a person walking a dog in the parade
- best group (any combo of at least two dogs/people)
- best "float" Limit 4' wide. A float is any dog(s) riding in/upon/within a moving, non-motorized device; such as a wagon or pulled cart.

PRIZES FOR THE TOP-10
An entry can be a single dog dressed up, a group of dogs dressed up, a contingent of dog(s) with their person(s). Each dog must be registered separately, and paid. Prizes include gift certificates.

VOLUNTEER
click HERE to see tasks and for a sign-up form. Also, please bring a bag of ice when you arrive. We really need help at 4:30 with take down and trash pick. Thanks. -Justin!

Photo Galleries

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REGISTRATION & YAPPY HOUR
Pre-parade "feast"-ivities at 12:30 will include vendor booths, bobbing for Howl'oweenies, a dog treat stacking contest, a Bulldog Kissing Booth, fun contests, a pet adoption fair, photo opportunities, and HUGE pumpkin drops from the high tree branch in the park at 2 p.m.

2011 JUDGES
- Councilman Gary DeLong
- City Manager, Pat West
- Dir. of Animal Care Services, John Keisler
- Dancing w/ the Stars Emmy-winning costumer, Randall Christensen

PET ADOPTIONS & VENDOR FAIR
12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Livingston Park; dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and more! See list of participating rescue groups below.

500+ RESERVED PARADE SEATS
$5/cash, each down the middle of Park Ave. between 2nd St. and Livingston Dr. We always sell out. Pay at the rental booth at the corner of 2nd St. and Park Ave. or at the registration tent in Livingston Park starting abot noon before noon. Proceeds benefit Haute Dogs.

4LAST YEAR'S HOWL'OWEEN PARADE included more than 500 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.

No Parking signs will be posted:

south curb of Livingston Dr., from Quincy to St Joseph; 10 am to 4 pm
both sides Park Ave., from Livingston to 2nd; 1-4 pm
north curb 2nd, Park to Quincy/Livingston; 1-4 pm
east and west curb of St. Joseph Ave., from Livingston to alley; 1-4 pm

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 (75 lbs) to celebrate the start of Howl'oween! We'll drop it approx. 2 p.m.! This annual HUGE pumpkin drop will be a smashing hit!
$100 Sponsor: NEEDED

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." Free. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$100 Sponsor: NEEDED

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 HOLDER Samantha Laine, 28-biscuit tower. Free. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
SPONSOR: The Nutro Company

JUDGING
Judging will be based on originality, showmanship, detail of costume and first impression. Judges will be on the right-hand side of the parading dogs and within the first block of the parade's route.

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.

CHARITY
The nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (CAT) and its partners that include Haute Dogs, the Dog Beach Zone, the monthly 30-Minute Beach Cleanups, the So Cal Kids' Spelling Bee Championship, Operation Santa Paws, the Great American Kids' July 4 Bike Parade, Operation Easter Basket and more.

SPONSORS
NOW sponsorship opportunities, contact Justin@JustinRudd.com $50-$10,000. Current sponsors include: Haute Dogs, Justin Rudd and his 501c3 nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT).

AWARDS CEREMONY
Immediately after the parade at eastern -section of Livingston Park. (between Argonne & St. Joseph) Approx. 4 p.m.

VENDOR & RESCUE SPACES
Only $100 for rescue groups who offer animals for adoption; $100 for nonprofits; $125 & $150 opetions for commercial vendors. $25 late fee if paid after Oct. 16. DETAILS HERE or pay at the bottom of this page.

PARADING TIPS FOR DOGS
Only allow your escorts to pause ever so briefly for photo ops. Follow all traffic signals and laws. Share the sidewalk. Hold your head up high and work the runway!

EMERGENCY VET ON-SITE from 1-4 p.m.
Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital, Dr. Greg Perrault, will be on-site during the afternoon in the park, next to the alley along Park Ave. Dr. Perrault, 627 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, 90814, (562) 439-4228, www.catsanddogsah.com

g LICK OR TREAT!?
Bulldog Kissing Booth
THIS YEAR, the Bulldog Kissing Booth presented by Howl'oween Parade organizer Justin Rudd & his Bulldog Riley hopes to raise several hundred dollars for Operation Santa Paws - a holiday toy/treat drive that benefits more than 4,000 shelter and rescue animals. For a $1 donation, visitors to the bulldog kissing booth will get a big, wet kiss freely given by one of about 24 English bulldogs who will take 10-minute turns hosting, licking and raising funds for charity from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Bring your camera!

PHOTO GALLERY

Booth sponsor: Alicia Velasco

CONTACT: Justin@JustinRudd.com

12:30 : Harpo & Boston
12:40 : Winston & Thor
12:50 : Bambino
1:00: Ruth's Winston
1:10: Matilda
1 :20: Georgia
1:30 : Hammy & Meatball

1:40 : Lily & Cha-Cha
1:50 : Tater- Tot & Sunday
2:00 : Capone & Wallace Huckleberry
2:10 : Annie & Buster
2:20 : Bruiser & Penny
2:30: Parade Begins

2010 PHOTO GALLERIES
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2010 Winners

Best Group
#590: “Juliette” the Chihuahua; Ryan Jay Fogg, Long Beach; Lobster in a pot
Best Costume on a Dog
#596: “Argo” the Old English Sheepdog; Mialka Bonadonna-Morano, Long Beach; Orca, the boat that Jaws attacked
Best Float
#506, 507, 508, 509: “Lola, Fiona, Sophia & Shady” the Chihuahuas and Chi Mix; Juliet Tomac, Long Beach; dressed as “Bride of Frank-K9”
Best Costume on a Human
#618: Cherie Crusan, Burbank w/ "China" the Yorkshire Terrier

Top-10
#36: “Duece” the Pitbull Mix; Jonathan Crandall, Cerritos; Mrs. PacMan going after her “grapes” bonus points while being chased by Pinky the ghost
#763: “JoyJoy” the Jack Russell Terrier; Shelby Suelzie, Rancho Cucamonga; Sailor Dog
#609: “Tico” the Chihuahua; Billy W.; Huntington Beach; Caddy Shack is Back! Long Beach Gold at its finest.
#52: “Monkey” the Shih-Tzu; Nina & John Mehigan, Long Beach; Hog Dog w/ condiments, ketchup, mustard
#544: “Kyle” the Mixed Yellow Lab; Lisa Ramelow, Long Beach; Twister Outfits
#536: “Chanel” the Pomeranian; Debbie Stephenson, Hacienda Heights; Hand painted fairy costume
#547: “Joy Brown” the Yorkshire Terrier; Meghan Brown, Long Beach; Flamingo
#402: “Chacho Hollywood” the Chihuahua and "Ginger" the German Shepherd; Juana Luy, West Covina; Pirate of the Carribean vessel float
#579: “Daisy” the Newfoundland; Pauline Atwood, Long Beach; Wizard of Oz – flying monkey
#718: “Olive” and “Mochi” the Pugs; Lisa Woodruff, Huntington Beach; Starving Pugs Moving Co.
#535: "Jessie"; David Montgomery & family, Long Beach; The Gnome Family

2011 Vendors & Adoption Groups, so far

Operation Blankets of Love
Lorraine Fishman
Friends of El Dorado Dog Park
Anything Canine
Waggin Tails Leash
OC Dog Adventures
Pawsitively for Dogs
Fern's Garden
Barking Baby
VITAS Hospice
Deidre Davidson Photography
Bark, Bark
Seasons Hospice
Centinela
Evangers Dog & Cat Food
Petsguide
Girleo
Doggie Day Bay
Your Elegant Pet
LB Animal Care Services
Arm the Animals
Dogsworld
Stephanie Sands
Your Elegant Pet
Vetraceuticals

Keir Jones State Farm Agency
Dr. Perrault
Centinella
Woofers Paradise
VPI Pet Insurance
Valerie Ramage
Animal Dermatology
Kaleo Mktg.
Purrfect Wear
Pet Photo Pros
Pussy & Pooch
Sam's Club
Alpha Pet Care
Bella & Roo
Petco
White Dog Puperie
Chateau Le Pooch
Dogma Pet Portraits
Ruby & Bee
Rosie's Barkery
Dog-Grr-Nomics
Kaci Distributors
My Pet Habit
Mutt Mania
Pet Sit Pros
Long Beach Italian Ice
Dogfellas - hot dogs
Dog is Good
Natura
Bop & Rocksy

Great Pyrenees Rescue
Basset Hound Rescue
Rescue Me Pups 1
Rescue Me Pups 2

There are more vendor spaces available. Contact Justin@JustinRudd.com

Parade Rules
4All dogs must remain leashed.
4Rabies and vaccinations must be current.
4Wear I.D. tags at all times.
4No dogs in heat.
4No aggressive dogs.
4Follow all traffic laws.
4Costumes must be safe and comfortable for dogs.
4No puppies under 4 months or w/o vaccinations.
4Have fun!

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	X HAUTE DOGS
	Haute Dogs - Home Page Interfaith Blessing of the Animals - An annual fall tradition to bless our pets Rosie's Dog Beach! - Daily, off-leash, unfenced, 3-acre beach in Long Beach

Monthly
30-Minute
BEACH CLEANUP
CLICK HERE

	X ADULT BEE
	- A traditional bee, but the contestants are adults from all over the U.S.!

	X SPELLING BEES
	$1,000 Southern California Spelling Bee Championship - The best elementary school spellers in SoCal compete for big C-A-S-H

	X BIKE PARADE
	The Great American 4th of July Kids' Bike Parade - Patriotic kids dress up their bikes and parade on the beach bike path.

	COSTUME CONTEST
	$100 Kids' Halloween Costume Contest - Searching for the best costumes in Southern California.

	X OPERATION EASTER
	Operation Easter Basket - Springtime baskets filled with school supplies, hygiene items, art supplies, socks, underwear, toys and candy. More than 1,500 baskets are collected and distributed annually to underserved kids.

	X SIDEWALK CHALK
	Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest - High schoolers, college students and adults will use chalk as their medium and 2nd Street sidewalks as their canvas.

	X L.B. TURKEY TROT
	- More than 6,000 runners and walkers take part in a 5K/10K scenic beach bike path fundraiser on Thanksgiving Day in Long Beach

XABOUT JUSTIN!

Who is this guy?!
- Justin Rudd!, Haute Dogs, 30-Min. Beach Cleanup, Adult Spelling Bee, founder & organizer

Justin Rudd's Bulldogs
- See Rosie & Riley photos, paintings, poems and journal entries

Justin Rudd Photography
- People and pets on the beach

Contact
Justin@JustinRudd.com

Justin Rudd!

NOTES TO VENDORS/RESCUES
- READ all info below BEFORE YOU MAKE PAYMENT. Glad you will be joining us. We will attempt to break the world record for the number of costumed dogs in a parade at this event. This is our 11th annual Howl'oween Parade. The Web page (seen above) is www.Howloween.info. We also have a fan page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Howloween
- We are not accepting any more of the $150 vendor spaces after Oct. 19. We DO HAVE $125 spaces for commercial vendors.
- Add $25 late fee after Oct. 16.
- The vendor/adoption fair is 12:30-4:30 p.m. Parade begins at 2:30 p.m.
- We can only accept the first 60 vendors/rescues who make payment.
- We accept Paypal or check.
- CLICK to see a map of Livingston Park where the event is held. The park is split by St. Joseph Ave. and runs along E. Livingston Dr. The parade begins at the corner of E. Livingston Dr. and Park Ave.
- Commercial vendor rate is $125. Or, we can guarantee you a 10x10 space on the west side of Livingston Park (closest to start line) for $150.
- CLICK ABOVE TO PAY ONLINE, or mail check to "Haute Dogs" 5209 E. The Toledo #1, Long Beach, 90803.
- When you arrive on Oct. 30, after 11 a.m., check in at the orange-colored registration tent at the corner of St. Joseph and Livingston Dr. You'll find your space assignment then. Cars are allowed to park in the "no parking" signs area for immediate loading/unloading. Do not block the alley. Do not drive on the grass. There are three vendors with vehicles that have purchased vendor space and will be on the grass. Make sure you bring your Long Beach business license or special event permit if you are selling anything (this is different from your seller's permit; details below). You can park cars in the lot at the corner of Livingston Dr./Argonne Ave. after noon on Sun., or on neighborhood streets for free.
- Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade, Sun., Oct. 30, 2011; setup can begin at 11 a.m., takedown is 4:30 p.m.
- Each space is 10x10, no electricity available, no generators accepted.
- Spaces do NOT include canopy, table, chairs. You can rent them from us (as supply lasts): table/tent for $100; 2 chairs for $10.
- No sales of food or drink (without special permission from Justin Rudd), and no human food/drink sampling. There will be a few Haute Dogs booths with pre-packaged chips, cookies, candy, sodas and water.
- Rain or shine.
- ABSOLUTELY no refunds or transfers.
- Howl'oween vendors that are selling anything will need a special event permit that costs $47.67, or, bring copy of your Long Beach business license. Click here for the special event vendor application. Direct all licensing questions to 562/570-6211. NOTE: Nonprofits can apply for a free event vendor application from the business license office.
- We do not guarantee placement.
- Spaces are typically assigned as payment is received. Those paying the $150 rate will be guaranteed a space in west side of the Park -- the side of the park closest to the parade start line.
- The awards ceremony after the parade is held in the east side of the park. So, you'll probably get lots of vendor attention there even after the parade.
- Please provide a fire extinguisher at your booth, if you have a canopy.
- Bring a sack lunch.
- Rescues should bring water dishes for their pets.
- Max. of 6 animals per 10x10 space.
- We encourage vendors to have an "event special" that is a specially-priced item(s) just for shoppers that day.