Remy, Koda and Winnie are all dressed up.
And on Saturday they’ll have someplace to go.
The two peppy toy American Eskimo dogs and the laconic French bulldog will be flaunting their Halloween costumes at Parkside Brewery in Port Moody, where they’ll be joined by other disguised doggies from across the city at the first pooch costume party to benefit the Port Moody Foundation.
The event is being organized by Remy and Koda’s “mom,” Kathryn Turnell, and Winnie’s person, Colin Burton.
Turnell said she has a “whole closet” of costumes for her precious pooches, which squirm relentlessly as she tries to squeeze Remy’s legs back into the Ewok get-up and Koda puffs its chest in superhero togs.
Burton said he tries to coordinate his own Halloween costume with Winnie's, so this year they’re both dressed as tacos. Whether Winnie agrees with that choice is unclear, as the dog slinks reservedly along a path at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park preparing for a photo op.
Burton said while the event is geared for dogs, if someone is bold enough to dress up their pet iguana, they’ll be welcomed to join the fun as well.
“If it identifies as a dog, then anything goes,” he said.
The event will include tricks and, of course, treats donated by various doggy-oriented merchants like 3 Dog Bakery, Korna Pet Food and Bosley’s, as well as prizes for the best dressed, funniest and cutest dog. There will even be a canine kissing booth.
Oct. 26: Corrected spelling of Colin Burton's name
Funds for the Port Moody Foundation, which promotes building community through the arts, culture, recreation, heritage and social betterment, will be raised through the sale of a new calendar that features 36 of Port Moody’s finest fur babies in seasonal and local settings. The calendar will also be available at local pet-oriented stores.
• The “Howwl-a-ween” costume party for Port Moody dogs goes from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow at Parkside Brewing, 2731 Murray St.
