Thoughts from sonie: Dog Day Masquerade

If you are a dog lover, then attending the Dog Day Masquerade on October 18th was a must. If you are not a dog lover, but were encouraged or forced to attend due to a family member's overexcitement for the event, I hope you had a chance to sit/stand back and enjoy the show.

Due to terribly cold weather conditions (brrr...), as well as a steady stream of rain, the masquerade was held indoors at Times Square.

Proud dog owners had the opportunity of dressing up their dogs in interesting costumes, and walking the runway (aka the stage) with cameras flashing wildly and people cheering for them. Not sure what the judges criteria for winning was....my guess was for creativity and stage presence. If I had a chance to vote, I would have given it hands down to the recruiter for the army :) This little pup looked quite distinguished with his sunglasses. I managed to capture quite a few other interesting dog masqueraders (see pictures below).

Once the 57 dogs did their walk, prizes were handed out (pet related products). The winner was the sanitation worker; runner-up went to a dog dressed up as Miracle on the Hudson. Another winner was a lobster who had been put in a bucket (the picture taken was after he jumped out). There were also a few dogs dressed up as witches (i.e., either to emulate the Broadway Show "The Witches" or just because we are indeed so close to Halloween). Please note, my favorite breeds are the pugs and the bulldogs. They didn't win. Oh well. Still managed to capture an adorable pair dressed up as pirates.

- Yes, I am a witch with green hair dye.