The Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter invite the public, and most importantly, their pets, out to Fur Fest, at 1 p.m. on Oct. 23. Fur Fest, which takes place at the shelter on Haywood Road in Manahawkin, is a Halloween pet parade. Prizes are awarded to best costumes.
“It’s just a fun event for the animals,” said FOSOCAS President Linda Cook. She used the word “animals” liberally, emphasizing the event is open to any pet willing to sport a costume.
“You never know who’s going to show up! I mean dogs, cats, hamsters … Two years ago a lady brought a goat and a goose!
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