Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009

Photos: Costumed canines strut stuff at Halloween contest


 

Tater, left, Tiny and Moxie wait for the start of the annual Halloween costume contest for pets Thursday at the Big R store in Yakima. The pug mixes are owned by Dee and Alice Arnold of Moxee. Tater, dressed as a pumpkin, won first place in the 20- to 25-pound class. Dog food was awarded to the top three finishers in the various weight classes. About 20 dogs and one goat took part in the contest.

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(L-R) Tater, Tiny and Moxie wait for the start of the annual Halloween costume for pets Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at the Big R store in Yakima, Wash. The pug mixes are owned by the Dee and Alice Arnold family of Moxee. Tater, dressed as a pumpkin, won first place in the 20-25-pound class. Dog food was awarded to the top three finishers in the various weight classes. About 20 dogs and one goat took part in the contest.

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