Calling all Cute Dogs: Patch to Help Judge Wag 'N' Tails Halloween Costume Contest

Who can resist the sight of a dachshund—also known as a wiener dog—dressed in an Oscar Meyer hot dog package or a Chihuahua dressed as Hugh Hefner?

I certainly can’t. That’s why I’ll be one of five local celebrity judges at Wag ‘N’ Tails annual Halloween Costume Contest on Oct. 29.

The contest will be from 1 to 3 p.m. and the whole community is welcome to bring their dogs dressed in their finest, most clever Halloween costumes.

Pet owners are encouraged to bring their friends and families to cheer on their dog as they walk the runway.

Kids can come dressed up as well to kick-off the Halloween weekend with some Wag Trick-or-Treating.

The following celebrity judges will be in charge of judging each category.

• WDIV’s Lauren Podell: Top Dog Winner
• Fitness Factory’s Ken Jackson: Most Athletic Costume
• Michelle Grillo: Best Dressed
• Patch.com Editor Marina Cracchiolo: Best Celebrity Look-A-Like/Breaking News Dog

Christine Fox will be overseeing the judges.

Be sure to bring a camera for what will sure to be plenty of adorable photo ops.

However, if you try on your dog’s costume before Halloween and just can’t help snapping a picture and showing off your fury friend before the main event. Send in the picture to Patch, and we’ll post it. Just upload it to this article or send me an email at Marina.Cracchiolo@Patch.com.