
Howl-at-the Moon Photo Contest
Calling all four-legged ghouls and goblins — enter our Howl-at-the-Moon photo contest for the chance to win spooktacular prizes! We want to see your scariest, funniest, bestest, most creative costumes, ever! It’s easy to enter, but there are a few simple rules (see below).
Pictured above: Chucky costume available for purchase on Etsy.com. For more costume ideas, click here.
To enter, simply email your photo to photocontest@citydogmagazine.com and if approved (see rules), we will add it the gallery below. Be sure to include your dog’s name and a short description of his/her costume. You can also enter by tagging your photo in Instagram with @citydogmagazine.
The deadline to submit your entry is Sunday, October 31, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Costume categories include: Best Pack (two or more dogs), Funniest, Scariest, Cutest, and Best in Show (judges’ favorite). You must own the photo(s) and photos cannot include text (other than a watermark). No people in the photos, please. Photos with humans or text on them will be disqualified. Winners will be notified by email.
Begging…er, campaigning for votes is strongly encouraged to influence the judges!
To vote, simply click on an image below — you can vote for as many dogs as you want!
Upcoming Event | Seattle
28oct5:00 pm8:00 pmRock, Roll and Howl at the Moon Muttmixer: October 28, 2021

Event Details
Join the party if you dare…CityDog Magazine and the fabulous W Hotel invite you and your furry, four-legged ghouls and goblins to Rock, Roll and Howl at the Moon! Mix
Event Details
Join the party if you dare…CityDog Magazine and the fabulous W Hotel invite you and your furry, four-legged ghouls and goblins to Rock, Roll and Howl at the Moon! Mix and mingle with fellow dog lovers, sip tasty WOOFtails ($1 for each cocktail purchase will be donated to Motley Zoo Animal Rescue), nosh on delicious treats and show off your costumes — the evening culminates in a costume contest with awesome prizes!
Winners of Best Overall will receive a weekend stay in W Seattle’s Fabulous Studio Suite, complete with all the elements of its P.A.W. (Pets Are Welcome) hotel package: two cool cocktails in the evening, and breakfast for two in the morning. Other prizes include $50 gift certificate in TRACE Market or Living Room Bar, Howling Haunts toy collection, and more! Swag bags containing a copy of CityDog Magazine, partner swag, and a signature W Seattle dog treat will be provided for all guests.
When: Thursday, October 28, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: W Hotel, 1112 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Costume categories include:
- Best Pack (group)
- Best Dog + Owner Pair
- Funniest
- Scariest
- Best Overall (crowd favorite)
The event is FREE, but please register for planning purposes here: rockrollandhowl.eventbrite.com.
***NOTE: As with all in-person events at W Seattle, mandated COVID-19 protocols regarding capacity, masking, and social distancing will be strictly followed. Guests should be prepared to present their COVID-19 vaccination cards.
Can’t make it to the Muttmixer? Have no fear…simply enter our online Howl at the Moon Photo Contest!
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Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location
W Hotel
1112 Fourth Avenue