Canines in costume this weekend in Hayden

| October 18, 2017 1:00 AM

By DEVIN HEILMAN

Staff Writer

HAYDEN — Humans aren't the only ones getting in on the dress-up fun this Halloween season.

The city of Hayden is presenting its first Howl-O-Ween Doggie Dash this Sunday at 1 p.m. in Pawfoot Park, with check-in at noon. Dog owners are invited to dress their dogs in the scariest or funniest costumes and even dress up to match their pooches to get their paws on a prize.

Hayden recreation and community events coordinator Lori Cogley said her shih tzu-Maltese- Pomeranian mix Dudley will be competing in his lion costume.

"It's a great family- friendly event," she said Tuesday. "We're hoping to promote the dog park and get more people every year. It's just a fun Halloween theme."

The event will feature three doggie dashes: The quarter-mile Mummy Dash, the half-mile Mad Dash or the 1-mile Monster Dash. Registration is $30 per family, $15 per individual and free for those 10 and younger.

Proceeds from the Doggie Dash will help fund additional amenities at Pawfoot Park, located at Croffoot Park, 1347 W. Lancaster Road.

Register by noon Friday at the recreation and community events office in Hayden City Hall, 8930 N. Government Way, or register online at www.cityofhaydenid.us.

Info: 208-209-1080 or [email protected]