Miami’s favorite dog costume celebration returns October 21-22 with “The Wicked Candy Shop” theme, prizes, and spooky fun.
Miami, FL, October 18, 2025 — Fit and Go Pets, Miami’s premier dog daycare and boarding center, is excited to announce the return of its beloved Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest, now celebrating its 8th year of festive fun. Taking place on October 21 and 22, 2025, the event invites pups to step into this year’s magical theme, The Wicked Candy Shop, for two days of costumes, community, and creativity.
Since its start in 2017, the Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest has grown into a signature Miami tradition, drawing dog lovers from across the city to celebrate Halloween in wag-worthy style. From elaborate costumes to playful photo opportunities, the contest highlights the joy of pet parenthood while rewarding creativity with exciting prizes.
“Our Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest is one of the highlights of the year for both our team and our customers,” said Aimee Alvarez, Co-Founder and CEO of Fit and Go Pets. “It reflects everything we stand for at Fit and Go Pets, joy, community, and treating every pup like family. Bring your pups over for some wicked fun!”
Event Details:
- When: October 21 & 22, 2025
- Where: Fit and Go Pets, 711 NW 24 Street, Miami, FL 33127
- Theme: The Wicked Candy Shop
How to Participate:
- Bring your dog (costume optional) for his dog daycare or dog boarding in Miami.
- Post a photo of your pup in costume on Instagram, tag @fitandgopets, and use #HOWLOWEENFG.
Prizes:
- 1st Place: 2 FREE Full Daycare Passes + Bath & Tidy
- 2nd Place: 1 FREE Full Daycare Pass + Basic Bath
- 3rd Place: 1 FREE Half Daycare Pass + Teeth Brush
Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, on Fit and Go Pets’ social media channels.
A Community Tradition Rooted in Care
The Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest is more than a photo-op. It’s a celebration of the growing Miami pet community, one Fit and Go Pets has helped nurture since opening its doors in 2015. Affectionately known as “Abuela’s House,” the company was founded by a mother-daughter team with a shared passion for dogs and a commitment to offering safe, joyful, and personalized pet care.
Today, Fit and Go Pets is recognized as Miami’s top pet care service and trusted second family to thousands of dogs. With daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and its popular DOGOObsessed shop, the brand has built its reputation on going above and beyond for both pets and pawrents. From daily video updates to personalized play schedules, Fit and Go Pets blends professionalism with heart. The company boasts a 100% referral rate, a 4.8 star rating on Google, and glowing community reviews, a reflection of the trust and loyalty it has earned.
Events like the Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest are central to Fit and Go Pets’ mission: to provide the most holistic, active and happy pet services that dogs and their owners will delight in.
About Fit and Go Pets:
Founded in 2015, Fit and Go Pets (affectionately known as “Abuela’s House”) is Miami’s trusted home-away-from-home for dogs. Offering daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and a thriving retail shop, Fit and Go Pets is dedicated to enriching the lives of dogs and their families through care, play, and community. With a #DOGOBSESSED team of trained caregivers, the company is more than a pet care center in Miami, it is a concierge service and second family to every pup that walks through its doors.
Media Contact:
Organization: Fit and Go Pets
Website: https://fitandgopets.com/
