It’s officially spooky season, which means it’s time for our annual Howl-O-ween Costume Contest!
This year we are going all out and teaming up with eight amazing pet businesses for the ultimate spooktacular giveaway!
To enter, share a picture of your pup dressed in their Halloween best on Instagram using the hashtag #fitdoghowloween21 and tag @fitdogclubs, @fitdogsports, @freshpatch, @smile_specialist_california, @petplaysf, @kurandadogbeds, @dopedogtreats, @copperandslateco, @bowsandplanes, and @dogupinthisbitch.
Must be following all accounts to be eligible. Photos must be submitted by October 29 at 11:59pm PST and the top 5 photos with the most likes, plus 5 Fitdog favorites will be reposted on Oct 30 on our @fitdogclubs Instagram for a final vote by our followers. Our winner and runner-up will be announced on Oct 31!
Official Rules
- In order to enter our photo contest, post a picture of your dog on Instagram using the hashtag #FitdogHowloween21.
- Tag all accounts: @fitdogclubs, @fitdogsports, @freshpatch, @smile_specialist_california, @petplaysf, @kurandadogbeds, @dopedogtreats, @copperandslateco, @bowsandplanes, and @dogupinthisbitch.
- The contest starts on Monday, October 4th and ends at 11:59 pm on October 29.
- Winner will be announced on October 31st, 2020 at 5 pm.
- The top 5 photos with the most likes, plus 5 Fitdog favorite will be eligible for the grand prize.
- The Howl-O-Ween 2021 winner will be selected by our followers. The top 10 will be posted on October 30th and whoever has the most votes in the comments of the post will win the grand prize.
- Winner will win $500 worth of goodies from our partners and a 10-pack of daycare from Fitdog. Prizes include a $50 gift card from Pet P.L.A.Y., a dog bed from Kuranda, an all-natural grass pad from Fresh Patch, a non-anesthetic teeth cleaning from Smile Specialist, CBD treats and oil from Dope Dog, three bandanas and a t-shirt from Copper & Slate Co., a custom pet hand-embroidered shirt from Bows & Plane, and a virtual training class from Sylvia Wes. Also, the runner-up will receive prizes worth up to $100 and a bandana from Copper & Slate Co. Prizes will be shipped in the continental US.
- Limited to one entry per person.
We can’t wait to see all the entries this year! Meanwhile, check out more Howl-o-ween memories below!
Howl-o-ween Memories
We look forward to Howl-o-ween every year. Here are just some of the awesome memories we’ve made through the years! In addition, you can check out last year’s Instagram contest winners here!
2020
Goldens of Oz! Check out all of the entries from our 2020 Howl-O-Ween Contest!
2019
Dottie the Devil pup! Check out more of our 2019 Howl-o-ween contestants here!
2018
Blu the pitbull as a prisoner!
2017
Kimchi the corgi as sushi! Meet more of our Howl-o-ween 2017 contestants here!
2016
See Edie as HRC and more at our Fitdog Howl-o-ween 2016 album, and see our online submissions here!
2015
See Bowie as Sir Bowie the Brave and all of our contestants for Fitdog Howl-o-ween 2015 here!
2014
See Radar as a police officer and more contestants at our Fitdog Howl-o-ween 2014 album!
2013
Check out this Huffington Post article about our Howl-o-ween 2013 contest. See Pearl as Katy Perry and more at our 2013 photo album!
Make sure you capture your dog looking their best in their costume with our photography tips. Need outfit inspiration? Check out our top Halloween costumes here.
Last updated on September 28th, 2021.