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Pet Parade Brings Out Pooches in Their Halloween Finery

The Ellington Farmers' Market impressed once again.

Barbara Bresnahan, Neighbor
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A Halloween Pet Parade and Contest sponsored by the Ellington Farmers' Market attracted a variety of dogs and their owners on Saturday morning.

was a festive sight, with costumed canines of all sizes, and even a bright orange goat!

First Selectman Maurice Blanchette was on hand to award prizes for Best Pet Costume and Best Owner/Pet Costume Combination. Best Pet Costume went to Hannah, a Neapolitan Mastiff who was dressed as a scuba diver and owned by Billy and Ashley Pillard. Best Pet/Owner Combo went to Andrew Clark and his German Shepherd Shadow, who were dressed a soccer player and a referee.

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The Farmers' Market, which opened on April 30, wraps up for the season on Saturday, October 22.

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