Costumes Through the Years

Friday is taking forever to get here! This Friday is The Paws annual Halloween Party and all animals are welcomed to dress up and attend. Ever since they have started in 2008, I have been dressing up and participating in the costume contest portion of the party. First place brings home a $50 gift card, second place a $30 gift card, and third is a $20 gift card to the local pet store. I have been lucky to place most of the years, winning prizes along the way. Most people think I do it for the money, but actually, any prize money or gift cards won I donate to the local humane society. So, my humans try hard every year for the ultimate prize, paying it forward to those in need. 

Here are my past costume and place I made it in the costume contest:
2008 - Doctor (5th place)
2009 - Farmer (1st place)
2010 - Pizza Maker (1st place)
2011 - Scotsmen in a Kilt (1st place)
2012 - World War ll General (2nd place)
2013 - Benjamin Franklin (1st place)
2014 - Michelangelo (the artist) (2nd place)

I'm so excited to share with everyone on Friday what my 2015 costume is going to be! Stay tuned on Monday when I'm going to share my time at the Halloween Party! Until Friday, hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!

Is your dog dressing up for Halloween? Is there any pet friendly Halloween parties you are going to attend ? Would love to hear what your costume is and what pet friendly party you will be attending!

Today I'm joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop hosted by BlogPaws.

2nd Blogiversary Picture Paw-ty!

Thank you for stopping by for my 2nd Blogiversary Picture Paw-ty! I'm so glad so many of my fur-iends could join and help me celebrate!

My pals Abbey, Louie, and Carlie wan't to join the fun!

And don't forget Callie the Cat, I think she got into my treats!

Now let's get this Paw-ty started!!!

Visit Cat Flap Cavalier

Ruby Princess, 4 year old Cavalier

Visit Life with Dogs and Cats

Lilah, Tucker, and Jasper have a band called Sticks and Noses!

Visit Cheapskate 4 Life

Dotty, 9 year old Jack Russel Terrier/Papillon Mix

Visit Cheapskate 4 Life

Rocky, 7 year old Orange Tabby

Visit Cheapskate 4 Life

Mocha a 12 year old Husky/Black Lab Mix

Visit Dakota's Den and Cat Chat with Caren and Cody

Cody (left) an 8 year old Silver Gray Tabby.

Dakota (right) a Shetland Sheepdog who is also 8 years old. 

Visit their website Kari & Carey

Max is a 3.5 year old Puggle and Luther is a 2.5 year old Olde English Bulldog.

Visit Chasing Dog Tales

Haley an 8 year old Lab/Boxer Mix.

Visit Whitley Westie

Whitley a 12 year old West Highland White Terrier.

Visit The Rock 'n' Roll Dog

Thornton Parsons a 9 year old Jack Russell, Galazy a 10 year old Lab Mix, and Mr. Twix 18 month old Lhasa Apso.

Visit Pawsitively Pets

Shiner a 12 year old Pit Bull girl.

Visit Laika's Hundle Liv

Laika a German Shepard and Vaks a 9 year old Rescue Mix.

Visit Talent Hounds

Kilo a 4 year old Black Pug

Visit Something Wagging

Honey a 5.5 year old Golden Retriever

Visit Fidose of Reality

Dexter a 7 year old American Cocker Spaniel

Visit My GBGV Life

Emma and Bailie both GBGVs and Katie a Kuvasz

Visit Tenacious Little Terrier

Mr.N a 6 year old Yorkie/Maltese Mix

Visit M.K.Clinton

Bentley a 7 year old Basset Hound and Pierre a 4 year old Westie

Visit Denise's Dog Dish

Shasta approx. 11 year old rescued Yorkie/Schnauzer Mix (larger pup) and Teddy an 8 year old Yorkie (smaller pup)

Visit bigbaysid on Instagram

Sid is a 4 year old American Pitbull and his stuffed animal.

Visit The Hailey and Zaphod Chronicles

Hailey a 5.5 year old Black Mutt and Zaphod a 4 year old Shepherd Mix

Visit Playful Kitty

Manna (upper cat) who is 8 years old and Cinco (lower cat) a 9 year old both American Shorthair Cats.

Visit Aussies in Charge

Sera a 4 year old Mini Australian Shepherd

Visit The Sawy VetTech

Zoe a 12 year old Lab Mix and Sophie a 2 year old Terrier Mix

Seiji a 5-6 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound MIx 

Kyoko a 6 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound 

Kenji a 5.5 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound

Suki a 14.5 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound 

Koneko a 12+ year old Maine Coon

Moko a 7 year old Domestic Short-Haired

Arata a 2 year old Domestic Short-Haired

This good looking cat's birthday is today, Happy Birthday Arata!

Visit Tiffany's Diamond Dogs

From right to left: Bella a 11 year old Blue Heeler, Terra a 4 year old Aussie and Kronos a 2 year old CowDog Mix

Visit Keep the Tail Wagging

Zoey, Scout, Sydney, and Rodrigo

Visit Daily Dog Tag

Sophie a Black and White Pomeranian/American Eskimo Mix

Visit Daily Dog Tag

Theo a Brown Puggle Mix

Visit Daily Dog Tag

Nelly a Maltese

Visit Liv & Spark Embark

Olivia and Sparkle approx. 2 year old Little Rescue Sisters

Visit Her and Her Dogs

Please meet Rooster.

Thank to from the bottom of my heart to everyone who joined my Picture Paw-ty! This event was a huge success. I will announce the randomly selected winning picture this evening on my Facebook page around 7pm. The winner will also be contacted by email.




Today I'm joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop hosted by BlogPaws.

Blogiversary By Numbers

Over the last two year this blog has grown in more way then I thought were possible. I started this blog to have more time with my humans. Little did I know that this blog would turn into a breeding ground of adventure, information, and fun.

Blog by Numbers

412 - Post

730 - Days I've been Blogging

5310 - Comments

73,203 - Page Views

Social Media by Numbers

Facebook - 1061 likes

Google+ - 395

Instagram - 327 follower, 313 post

Pinterest - 515 follower, 48 boards, 1.7K pins

Twitter - 878 followers, 1309 tweets

Other Fun Numbers

0 - BlogPaws Conferences attended

1 - Ticket and Hotel purchased to attend the 2016 BlogPaws Conference in Arizona.

2 - Number of Pet Expos I've attended.

7 - Halloween contests I've attended in our local town.

$500 - Money/Products I've raised since starting my blog and was able to give back to shelters/rescue organizations.

1,000+ - Fur-iends I have met while starting this blog.

I want to take this time and thank each and everyone of my followers. Your kindness, encouragement, and support has meant the world to me. 

Thank You!

Don't forget to join the Picture Paw-ty! Right now we have about 15 pet participating. If you would like to join click on this LINK for the details. Tuesday, September 8th at midnight is the cut off to enter. And remember one lucky photo will be randomly selected and will win a prize!!!

Today I'm joining the Monday Mischief Pet Blog Hop.