Halloween: Full Swing
I was a little worried about being able to get a report together this week because of the rain we experienced on Monday and Tuesday. It’s hard for my photographer (and human companion) to be all decked out in rain gear and ski gloves, and manage my leash with the ever-present danger of me seeing another dog or heaven forbid a squirrel. He already has one partial knee replacement, which is going great (thank you for asking) and the left knee is scheduled for May 2026.
Fortunately, I was able to get out on Tuesday afternoon and check out the usual suspects from last year’s reporting. Many of Alameda’s iconic decorations have returned this year. In the coming weeks, I will be covering those major installations along with the more subtle expressions of the Halloween season.
Before getting to this week’s report, I want to update you on the Howl-O-Ween canine parade and costume contest. I met with Heidi Bennett (left), the social media specialist for the West Alameda Business Association, and Adrien Abuyen (right), the new executive director at the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, to discuss the deets of the event. Adrien, along with Kelly Lux of State Farm insurance fame, can tell you that there will be lots of prizes provided by local Alameda businesses like Providence Veterinary Hospital, Doodlecakes, Under One Woof, and the Pacific Pinball Museum, to name just a few of the donors…