How Do You Organize Charity Dog Costume Contests?
Raise money for local dog charities by organizing dog costume contests. Devoted pet parents always look for more activities to socialize their dogs and get active in the community with their furry friends. Take advantage of this by combining the two in a fun and family friendly event. Set a date and location. Make sure the event does not conflict with other major local events such as parades, festivals, sporting events, etc. as such events will cause attendance to plummet. If it is a Halloween contest for dogs, the Saturday afternoon prior to October 31st is usually the best date. Advertise heavily. Newspapers, dog schools, Craig’s List, local vets, and pet stores can all help advertise the event for free. Businesses can draw crowds by advertising that a percentage of sales occurring the contest will be donated to the charity. Ask local celebrities to judge as they will help advertise and draw a crowd themselves. Look for radio or TV personalities, authors, college sports players, or e
