The Wicked Candy Shop crowns its sweetest stars as more than 200 votes pour in from Miami’s dog-loving community
MIAMI, FL, October 31, 2025 — Fit and Go Pets, Miami’s premier dog daycare and dog boarding facility affectionately known as Abuela’s House, has announced the winners of its 8th Annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest, themed “The Wicked Candy Shop.”
This year’s event was filled with creative and festive spirit as dogs arrived dressed as witches, mermaids, gingerbreads, vampires, and more. The contest drew an overwhelming response, with more than 200 votes submitted through social media, showcasing the enthusiasm and community that defines Fit and Go Pets, a true home-away-from-home and trusted daycare for dogs in Miami, Florida.
2025 Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest Winners
1st Place: The Vampire – Oakley
2nd Place: The Witch – Lily
3rd Place: The Mermaid – Pepper
Special Mentions:
- The Gingerbread Siblings – Charles & Millie
- The Hot Dawg – Mocha
- Kisses the Candy Pup – Milton
Prizes
- 1st Place: Two Free Full Daycare Passes and a Bath & Tidy
- 2nd Place: One Free Full Daycare Pass and a Basic Bath
- 3rd Place: One Free Half Daycare Pass and a Teeth Brush
- Special Mentions: One-on-One Play Session
A Celebration of Community and Canine Creativity
“Our Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest has become one of Miami’s most anticipated pet events,” said Aimee Alvarez, Co-Founder and CEO of Fit and Go Pets. “Every year, the creativity, love, and joy that our community shares through their pups truly amazes us. It’s not just about the costumes, it’s about celebrating the bond between dogs and their families.”
Launched in 2017, the Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest has grown into a signature Miami tradition, bringing together dog parents from across the city for a few days of fun and connection. Fit and Go Pets continues to set the standard for Dog Boarding In Miami and daycare for dogs, offering a safe, playful, and loving environment where every pup feels at home.
For those who missed this year’s contest, the spooky sweetness will return in 2026. Fit and Go Pets invites all dog lovers to start planning next year’s look early, proving once again that Halloween is the cutest time of year at Abuela’s House.
About Fit and Go Pets:
Founded in 2015, Fit and Go Pets (affectionately known as “Abuela’s House”) is Miami’s trusted dog daycare center and Dog Boarding facility in Miami. Offering daycare for dogs, boarding, grooming, training, and a thriving #DOGOBSESSED retail shop, Fit and Go Pets combines professionalism with heart. With a 4.8-star Google rating, a 100% referral rate, and a passionate team of animal lovers, the company is more than a pet care center, it’s a concierge service and second family for every pup.
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Organization: Fit and Go Pets
Website: https://fitandgopets.com/
