the event is free; all well-behaved dogs are welcome dogs are not required to be in costume; there will be prizes for Best Costume and in other categories, including  Best in Show, Cutest, Best Trick, Best Mix, Smallest, Largest, etc. one lucky pooch will be selected to appear on a float in the Village Halloween Parade on October 31   Beth Joy Knutsen and her actress dog Bella will emcee special guest appearances, including Pee Wee, the Brooklyn Cyclones mascot and Red the Wonder Dog surprises, samples and coupons, entertainment Animal Care and Control of NYC will be bringing dogs and cats for adoption with the help of North Shore Animal League's mobile van (in the Marine Park lot on Avenue U) raffle drawing to benefit Animal Care and Control of New York City

SPECIAL FEATURE:
Low-cost microchipping (a $25 requested donation) will be available for dogs and cats (you can bring your feline along in a carrier) courtesy of the  Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. The fee is a fraction of what private veterinarians charge, which can range from $60 to $200, excluding registration costs.

There is good reason for your pet to have a chip on his shoulder -- it will help you and your pet to be reunited should he/she decide to take an unauthorized jaunt though the neighborhood. You can read more about microchipping on the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals website

SPECIAL THANKS:
We'd like to thank the following merchants and other participants for generously providing prizes, services, or their time.