DOWNTOWN Doghouse and Latka's Treats jointly hosted the second annual Doggy Halloween Party on Sunday, October 31, 2004, from 12 noon until 6pm at the Downtown Doghouse, 239 West 18th Street, Manhattan.
There was be fun and treats for both dogs and their people. Dogs had the opportunity to play Bobbing for Hot Dogs; feast on a variety of gourmet snacks catered by Latka's Treats; and take home doggy bags filled with healthy snacks and dog food samples.
The Downtown Doghouse Halloween Party once again featured noted pet psychic, Donna Lozito. Visits with the psychic were at a discounted price of $20 for 15 minutes for this special night. Appointments could be made in advance for owners to find out what their pet really thinks.
Last year's Downtown Doghouse Doggy Halloween Party was featured in the New York Daily News as one of the "Top 31 Things to Do in New York on Halloween." This year, all dogs in costume were eligible to enter their names in a raffle for prizes, which was drawn at the end of the party. Two of the prizes were courtesy of Latka's Treats, and one, a free deluxe grooming package, was courtesy of Downtown Doghouse. The others will be provided by Wellness/Old Mother Hubbard.
Downtown Doghouse is located at 259 West 18th Street, New York, NY, 10011. Downtown Doghouse Pet Salon and Boutique offers grooming for dogs and cats, unique pet accessories, high-quality foods and supplements, and training products. Downtown Doghouse, a charter member of the Animal Network of New York, is owned by Nancy Chinchar.
Latka's Treats, LLC, founded by Beth Goldberg in 2003 in her small New York City home kitchen, is today a fast growing all natural dog biscuit business. Latka's Delicious Doggie Treats have been featured on television and in numerous magazines. They have been sold by vendors in Central Park, and they are sold through retailers and directly to consumers via the official website, www.delicioustreats.com.
Donna Lozito has been involved with animals for over 25 years. She has been featured on Animal Planet, Good Day New York and in the New York Times. She also hosts the website www.animalchatroom.com.
