15th Annual Wag-o-Ween
The 15th annual Wag-O-Ween is a family- and pet-friendly fundraising event took place in Downtown Savannah attracting human participants and their furry friends. Humans and animals alike dressed up in Halloween costumes and followed their event maps to over 100 businesses giving out dog treats and goodies.
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Sarah McIlwian and Hawaiian Archie
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Tonya Rintye, Kristen Watsen, Rose Casesi from the Hipster Hound
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Courtney Harris, Alison Huffman, Rachel Weymouth
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Diane Pieelrahita and Diana Shelley at the Raffle Table
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Georgia & Lauren Bottoms from Fetch Canine Rehab
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Andy & Katie Cupp, Frankie, Fritz and Finley from Winnie the Pooh
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Jenna Yarbrough and Ruby the Mini Longhaired Daschund
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Maggie Yarborough and Ziggy the Mini Longhaired Daschund
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Brenda Martinez and Oreo as Wonder Woman
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Caitlin Jacobsberg and Venus, the Staffy Ty Beanie Baby
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Manuel Chavez and Enzo the Golden Retriever
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Keaton Culberson and Samantha Long, with Tucker, Hunter and Bailee
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Abbey with Bowie, the Black Angel
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Merideth and Oslo the Black Poodle as a Bee
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Carlin Collins and Coco the Labradoodle as Wonder Woman
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Matthew Lai and Rika, the Coca Cola Bear
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Teresa and Ross with Piggy the Bumble Bee
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Kristin & Erin Griffith with Jake as Baby Yoda
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Emily King and Margaret Brown with Arthur as Scorpion and Sherlock as himself
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Allie Hall and Kyndale West with Joe and Mallie as Superman and Wonder Woman
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Melissa Mauldrin, JoAnne Taylor, Colleen Tracey and at Adams from Save-A-Life, Inc
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Stacie Corrao and Layla with skulls
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Holly Murphy with One Love Animal Rescue
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Ryan Nease and Allyssa Fail with Jax and Sadie as Starbucks
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Andy Brandmeyer with Patton
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John & Tanya Jurick with Dexter
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Ryan & Lauren Novalk with Mia the Pumpkin
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Kent the Pitbull as Superman
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Sara Mendez and Miranda Rodriguez with Bash, the Astro space dog
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Nick Rintye from the Hipster Hound with Rosie (purple dress) and Roxie and Daisy
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Colton, Zach and Edgar the Mexican doggo
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Anne Christine Fay with Kahlua, the Carol Baskin Tiger
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Stephanie Sapp with Dobby the Alien Astronaut
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Kimberley Mittiades, Farrell Click and Gordon
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Karen Rivera and Bri Hickson with Maverick, Safari Guides and their Lion
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Allie Hall and Kyndale West with Joe and Mallie as Superman and Wonder Woman
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Melissa Mauldrin, JoAnne Taylor, Colleen Tracey and at Adams from Save-A-Life, Inc
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Stacie Corrao and Layla with skulls
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Holly Murphy with One Love Animal Rescue
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Ryan Nease and Allyssa Fail with Jax and Sadie as Starbucks
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Andy Brandmeyer with Patton
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John & Tanya Jurick with Dexter
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Ryan & Lauren Novalk with Mia the Pumpkin
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Kent the Pitbull as Superman
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Sara Mendez and Miranda Rodriguez with Bash, the Astro space dog
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Nick Rintye from the Hipster Hound with Rosie (purple dress) and Roxie and Daisy
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Colton, Zach and Edgar the Mexican doggo
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Anne Christine Fay with Kahlua, the Carol Baskin Tiger
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Stephanie Sapp with Dobby the Alien Astronaut
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Kimberley Mittiades, Farrell Click and Gordon
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Karen Rivera and Bri Hickson with Maverick, Safari Guides and their Lion
The pet trick-or-treating event was held this year on October 24 & 25 despite the death of local businesswoman and event creator, Sara Portman. Portman recently succumbed to her battle with lung cancer before she could see Wag-O-Ween’s 15th year fulfilled, but her friends at The Hipster Hound, Renegade Paws Rescue, and The Dachshund Rescue took over this year’s preparations. In honor of Portman, the new organizers established the Sara Portman Community Fund. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s Wag-O-Ween and all future events will go to this fund for community spay/neutering, education, and more. The remaining money raised will continue to support local animal rescues in their mission to place animals in “furever” homes and support community education efforts.
/ Photos Arra Riggs
