Spooky Tails Halloween Party Scares Up Funds for K-9 Unit

Those four-legged Pasco deputies are getting a treat again this year.

Parwick Kennels will hosts its annual Spooky Tails Halloween Party and Pet Costume contest at 1 p.m. on Oct. 20.

The party is a fundraiser for the Pasco Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit.

“Our Spooky Tails fundraiser has assisted in the purchase of a bite suit for the training of the K-9 dogs and added to the existing K-9 dog retirement fund for complete medical services from Companion Animal Hospital,” according to the event website.

The goal this year is to continue to add to the retirement fund, as well as assist the unit in purchasing needed training supplies and other equipment.

The event includes a demonstration by K-9 unit deputies, entertainment by magician Bill Walsh, live music, carnival games, pony rides, a costume contest and live and silent auctions.

You can pre-register your pet for the costume contest online. Costumes must be handmade, and all animals must be on a leash at all times.

The event will be held at Parwick Kennels, 22129 Carson Drive in Land O’ Lakes. Parking is available outside the gate, with free golf cart transportation to the festivities.

Check out the event schedule here.

Do you have pictures of your pet decked out for Halloween? Be sure to add shots to the Lutz Patch neighborhood gallery.