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Howl-O-Ween event connects locals with animal rescue groups

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Courtesy of Janice Trzeciak
Thor, who was rescued by the Great Pyrenees Club of Western Pennsylvania, strikes a pose during a Dog Night of Howl-O-Ween event Oct. 12 at Steel Goat Marketplace in Penn Hills. Thor is owned by Janice Trzeciak, a volunteer for the Pyrenees rescue group.
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Visitors and their pups show up in their Harry Potter attire for the Dog Night of Howl-O-Ween event Oct. 12 at Steel Goat Marketplace in Penn Hills.
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Participants wait for the parade to start during the Dog Night of Howl-O-Ween event Oct. 12 at Steel Goat Marketplace in Penn Hills.
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Tara Shea and her dogs, both rescues from the Great Pyrenees Club of Western Pennsylvania, participate in the costume contest during the Dog Night of Howl-O-Ween event Oct. 12 at Steel Goat Marketplace in Penn Hills.

Costumed pups and their owners dodged the rain Oct. 12 for a Dog Night of Howl-O-Ween event at Steel Goat Marketplace in Penn Hills.

Local animal rescue organizations were on hand to provide information about their offerings, including the Great Pyrenees Club of Western Pennsylvania Rescue, PAWSitive Voice, A Little Bit of Snuggles Dog Rescue, Monroeville Animal Shelter and Starlight Strays Sanctuary.

The event included pet adoptions, games, giveaways, a Halloween-themed photo booth, live demonstrations and a lot of treats.

There also was a pet parade and costume contest, as well as a raffle with baskets donated from the rescue organizations.

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