October 26, 2012

Howl-oween Pet Parade

The Howl-oween Pet Parade at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

Crysten Urhan, right, and Bella, a Great Dane dressed as a pirate, visit with residents during the Howl-oween Pet Parade Friday, October 26, at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

Charlie and his owner Gail Heisserer visit residents during the Howl-oween Pet Parade, Friday, October 26, at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

Nora White, 102, left, visits with Charlie during the Howl-oween Pet Parade, Friday, October 26, at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

Chris Darby and Bella, a German Shepherd, visit with residents during the Howl-oween Pet Parade Friday, October 26, at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. Darby and Bella were dressed as Paul Bunyan and Babe, the blue ox. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

Lil Bit, a Chihuahua dressed as a pumpkin, visits with residents during the Howl-oween Pet Parade Friday, October 26, at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

Chloe Prindle and Sissy, a Yorkshire Terrier dressed as a caterpillar, visit residents during the Howl-oween Pet Parade at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

Sherry Callow, back, and Cindie Lou visit with residents during the Howl-oween Pet Parade Friday, October 26, at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

Nora White, 102, left, visits with Charlie and his owner Gail Heisserer Friday, October 26, during the Howl-oween Pet Parade at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

Residents watch a performance by Sherry Callow and Cindie Lou during the Howl-oween Pet Parade Friday, October 26, at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. Darby and Bella were dressed as Paul Bunyan and Babe, the blue ox. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

Pat Wagoner visits with Bella, a Great Dane dressed as a pirate, during the Howl-oween Pet Parade Friday, October 26, at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

Chris Darby, daughter Savannah, 7, and Bella, a German Shepherd, visit with residents during the Howl-oween Pet Parade Friday, October 26, at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. Darby and Bella were dressed as Paul Bunyan and Babe, the blue ox. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

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The Howl-oween Pet Parade at the Chaffee Nursing Center, in Chaffee. This is the first time the event, where pets and their owners dressed up in costumes to visit residents at the center, has been held. Registration was free but donations were accepted for the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.

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