Rye Brook’s cutest canines charm the park in costume
November 1, 2023 at 11:31 p.m.
Rye Brook Village Administrator Chris Bradbury gets his dino-dog, Buddy, ready for the costume contest. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Rye Brook resident Nicole Webber shows off her 3-year-old chocolate Labrador, whose Hershey Kiss costume ended the day in second place in the event which was co-hosted by the Village of Rye Brook and the Humane Society of Westchester. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Cody the dog prepares for battle as Squirtle, a Pokémon, with his owner Danny Fung, a Tamarack Road resident who also serves as a Blind Brook Board of Education member. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
The winner of the Howl-O-Ween costume contest shakes hands with Rye Brook Trustee Sal Morlino, who served as one of the judges, on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Pine Ridge Park. The Proto family of Rye Brook dressed their dog Louie, an English Bulldog, as the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the Ghostbusters films. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Dogs do their final lap around the park as judges Michael Carrieri (left), Greg Rivera and Sal Morlino get their last looks at them. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Serving as a cowboy’s loyal steed, 1-year-old Delilah, a mixed breed rescue, soaks up the attention of judge Greg Rivera. Her owner, Kiki De Bari of Rye Brook (left), watches. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Koda shakes off his Big Bad Wolf costume while his owners, Rye Brook residents Kaley and Tristan Ayala, share a laugh. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
The Shue family of Rye Brook with two dogs who received honorable mentions, Boba (left) and Chuck. The dogs looked as sweet as ever as a loaf of Wonder Bread and a s’more, respectively. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
