Pet trick or treating

Best Halloween Costumes For Dogs NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: Squiggy dons swimwear at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on October 20, 2012 in New York City. Hundreds of dog owners festooned their pets for the annual event, the largest of its kind in the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (John Moore)

By Gordie Daniels

PetSmart just announced two in-store events, which are happening at all locations. The pet trick-or-treating is happening on October 17th and 25th, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. There will be complimentary treats for costumed pets and places for photos.

On top of that, there’s a “Meet the Spooky Pets” family event, where the store employees will showcase “creepier” pets, like snakes, spiders, and beetles.

Also, Petco has all-day in-store pet trick-or-treating . . . daily from October 17th through Halloween.

(FYI: Chewy.com has “11 tips for trick-or-treating with your dog.” A good one: “Keep candy away from your dog.”)

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