Howling Good Time, Howl-O-Ween at First Draft
South Park dog owners know how to have a good time! With 80 dogs and 150 humans descending on First Draft Tap Room and Kitchen on Sunday, October 27, the place was a hubbub of activity, and all of it was good! Yes, 80 dogs and all loved the socialization with their new friends.
Besides eating and drinking great food and beer for people (plus the dogs had their own menu), the costume contests were the highlight as you can see from the photos. Pico, the South Park mascot, enjoyed having so many friends to play with as well.
The winners of the first contest:
1st Prize was Rocky and Bam Bam Flintstone (toy Aussie doodles) with owners Gina and Brian dressed as Fred and Betty Flintstone. We learned that the dogs love squirrels and live in EVO. And they will love the $200 full-service grooming gift certificate from 21 Pooch Dog and Cat Grooming Service on Broadway between 11th and Olympic. https://www.21pooch.com/
2nd Prize was Molly (a Maltipoo) dressed as sushi with owner Krystal. Molly loves playing with straw paper! I am guessing she will love her gift - $150 three-day starter pack from South Park Doggyland Daycare! https://www.southparkdoggieland.com/ They live at Pacific Electric Lofts.
3rd Prize was Axel a German shepherd who was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Owner Lori said Axel’s favorite pastime is howling with wolf videos! He lives at Luma. Axel will be howling for his $40 gift certificate from First Draft Tap Room and Kitchen – he loves the doggie menu and beer – plus a Just Food for Dogs giftpack. https://www.firstdraftdtla.com/ and https://www.justfoodfordogs.com/daily-meals/
The winners of the second contest:
1st Prize was Bronco a golden retriever dressed as a cowboy with a bucking bronco. His owner is Christian who is the building manager at Aven. Bronco’s owner is going to love a $200 gift certificate to a South Park neighborhood restaurant given by Michael Robleto, Realtor@Compass https://www.compass.com/agents/michael-robleto/.
2nd Prize was Nola, a Yorkie Poo, dressed as a flowerchild with her owner Tamalin. They live in EVO. Nola and Tamalin scored a gift with a $40 gift card from First Draft https://www.firstdraftdtla.com/, a Starbucks Gift Pack https://www.starbucks.com/, and a five-day class pack from Lagree213 https://www.lagree213.com/ .
3rd Prize was Gidget (a mix of fine breeds) with her owners Keith and Abrey in costume from the Squid Games. Gidget lives in Flower Street Lofts. Gidget will enjoy a $150 starter pack from South Park Doggy Playland. https://www.southparkdoggieland.com/
Judges for the event:
Toni Duarte – Pets Concierge
Valeriia Shipareva – 21 Pooch Dog and Cat Grooming
Lizzie Lee – Lagree 213
Carlos Leon –First Draft Tap Room and Kitchen
Much, much thanks for the prizes – 21 Pooch Dog and Cat Grooming, South Park Doggy Playland, Just Food for Dogs, Michael Robleto - Realtor@Compass, Starbucks, and First Draft Tap Room and Kitchen!
The dogs of South Park had a fun dress-up afternoon strutting their stuff, visiting with their neighbors, and chowing down on treats. Another great Howl-O-Ween event for the books.
By Debra Shrout