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A canine costume contest is only one part of a day dedicated to dogs. |
 | By Maureen Post   OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Maureen Post |
| Published Oct. 9, 2008 at 1:28 p.m. |
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This Sunday, Bay View lets the dogs out. "Dog Day Afternoon," billed as a blessing, walk and fun day for dogs and dog owners, parades down Kinnickinnic Avenue for the fifth year in a row.
Created by Bill Rouleau and Dan Duchaine of Bay View's Rush-Mor Records, "Dog Day Afternoon" brings together dogs and dog owners from all over the city for a day of canine fun and resident relaxation.
"Probably the coolest thing we do, in my opinion, is hold a raffle at the end of the event. If your number is chosen, your dog gets to be the dog on next year's poster," Rouleau says. "Last years winners were Waffles and Pablo, a couple of troublemaking Bichon Frises.
The canine costume contest typically showcases owner creativity, encouraging owners to dress their pups in imaginative attire and carefully consider pleasing the crowd. Rouleau plans three costume categories and recruited local judges including Jen Lada of WITI, Sarah Jonas of Café Lulu and Andy Tarnoff of OnMilwaukee.com.
"Last year we did notice a disturbing trend of many dogs dressed as pimps and hookers," Rouleau explains. "We didn't know quite how to take that."
Assuredly not a stringent beauty pageant, the day's costume contest adds a bit of friendly rivalry to a good time with fellow neighbors and pet lovers.
"It's all about social networking and reaching across the aisle to work with other breeds," Rouleau jokes. "In reality, though, it's just a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon and get to know your neighbors and your neighbor's dog. Not sure if the blessing works or not but we do wish all of our canine friends long and happy and fruitful lives with their owners."
Here's a schedule for Sunday's activities:
Noon -- Meet at Cataldo's Bay View Post, 2860 S. Kinnikinnic Ave.
12:30 p.m. -- Parade up Kinnickinnic Avenue to Immaculate Conception Church
1 p.m. -- Blessing of the Dogs with Father Tom
1:20 p.m. -- Pup cups of custard for the dogs from Bella's Fat Cat
1:30 p.m. -- March back on Kinnickinnic Ave. to Cataldo's Bay View Post
2 p.m. -- Doggy Costume Contest judging
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Posted by sandstorm on Oct. 13, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. (report)
dress the dog. don't dress the dog. it doesn't matter and none of it changes the fact that a Christmas Story is the worst fricken' movie and should never be referenced again.
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Posted by 2bitts on Oct. 10, 2008 at 11:03 a.m. (report)
Regarding dressing up a dog in clothing, the dog really doesn't care. As long as it's not in pain or it's movement or breathing isn't restricted, it's usually just happy getting attention and playing with dog buddies. Yes, it is anthropomorphizing in a major way, but a dogs self-esteem has nothing to do with pink nail polish (make sure it's non-toxic). It's about being appreciated. Just have fun, and no biting!!
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Posted by rniam on Oct. 10, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. (report)
You guys need to lighten up. My guess is you are all satan worshiping cat owners. Someone referenced A Christmas Story /bunny costume in an earlier talkback. That's a hilarious scene right? Why is it any less funny when a dog is subject to mild humiliation? It's a costume contest. . .I don't think anyone is going to be dressing their dog up like that on a daily basis.
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Posted by viewfromnyave on Oct. 10, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. (report)
Does anybody know if that guy that rides around on his bike with his dog in his backpack will be down there?
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Posted by brewerfan13 on Oct. 9, 2008 at 7:59 p.m. (report)
I'm a dog person too and I think dressing up your dog is stupid. Its not a kid or a doll. It's a dog. And I'm mostly addressing people who dress their dog up every day of the week, or paint it's nails, etc. There are two exceptions to this, however. One is for short-haired breeds that really do benefit from coats in the winter. Also, I think it's ok on Halloween. Everyone else dresses up in goofy costumes that day so why not the dog too?
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