BREC offers “boo-nanza” – The final weekend before Halloween BREC offers three activities to bring critters and kids together.
The final weekend before Halloween BREC offers three activities to bring critters and kids together.
Howl-o-ween Trick-or-Treat
BREC invites dogs and their owners to the annual Howl-o-ween Trick and Treat at the Forest Community Dog Park on South Harrell’s Ferry Road this Friday. The event kicks off at 6 p.m.
In addition to a canine costume contest, this event features terrific treats for pets and owners from Neighborhood Pet Market, 12 Paws Bakery and Rotolo’s. Information and adoption booths featuring rescued, adoptable animals from CAAWS, Looking Fur Love and SOS Rescue and Yelp!BR will also be at the event. Ruffing revelers are welcome as long as they are up-to-date on vaccinations. For more information, call 272-9200 or click here.
Bluebonnet Swamp Haunted Hike
BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center hosts the month’s last Swamp Haunted Hike Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Designed as an alternative to scary haunted houses, this program teaches young children about survival “tricks” of snakes, rats, insects and alligators as the kids collect treats at educational stations along the trail. Once inside the Nature Center, visitors can pass through the Animal Morgue to view natural artifacts featuring skulls, pelts and costumed taxidermy and then proceed to the Creepy Cavern where they can touch nature at its grossest.
The evening also offers face painting and a chance to meet live owls from Wings of Hope Wildlife Sanctuary.
Children are encouraged to arrive dressed in their favorite costume and to bring a flashlight. While pre-registration is not required, the cost is $6 per participant, $3 for swamp pass members and free for children younger than 2 years old. For more information, call 757-8905 or click here.
Boo at the Zoo
This Saturday and Sunday are also the last chance for Baton Rouge families to participate in the 17th annual Boo at the Zoo. The merry-not-scary extravaganza has become Baton Rouge’s largest trick-or-treat event, which is expected to draw more than 30,000 visitors during its two weekend run.
Besides its awesome animals and 20 trick-or-treat stations, the event has expanded over the years to include a Halloween hay maze, Merry-Not-Scary Boo Den, Ed-Zoo-Cation station with games involving spiders bats and other creepy crawlers, spooky train ride, and safari photo booth.
Admission gates hours are 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Zoo grounds close at 5 p.m. Regular admission fees apply. For more information, click here or call 775-3877.
And, in honor of “Meowloween”, Project Purr is offering $25 off adoption fees for black and orange kitties four months and older including:
Pumpkin is a sweet and loving cat. This torti loves to explore. A talkative little lady, Pumpkin is happy to share the details of her adventures with anyone who will listen. This curious, social butterfly is best suited for a home with lots of activity and people to provide attention.
Charming Voodoo is sassy and fun. This Maine coon mix loves to sit and look out of the window during the day. When her fosters arrive home, she ready for attention and occasionally even gives them kitty kisses. This black beauty does well with other cats and could tolerate a cat-friendly dog. For more information, contact her foster at [email protected] or call 773-6993.
Nancy is a beautiful sweet girl. Her previous adopter abandoned her and her brother at the shelter when the woman became pregnant. This adult female dilute torti is looking for a family who can give her the forever home she deserves.
At six months of age, Ian is a loving little boy who loves to curl up on a comfy lap. He also enjoys playing with his bigger brother, Owen, and gets along fabulously with other cats and dogs including a pug and bulldog in his foster home. Ian is very ready to find a forever home where he can receive lots of love, attention and kitty treats.
Bunnie is one-year-old female Manx with a little mix of Munchkin. If you think bunny rabbits are cute and cuddly, then you will love this kitty. Super friendly, energetic, playful and fun, Bunnie combines the classic Manx traits and personality with the appearance of the rabbit-like Munchkin. In fact, she even hops when she scoots across the room. Besides beguiling humans with a her adorable appearance and personality, Bunnie also gets along well with other cats.
Owen is a big boy who loves to cuddle up with his foster every chance he gets. Like his brother, Ian, he also enjoys the company of other cats and dogs. This confident, adolescent, orange tabby is a very nice combination of being independent and playful as well as cuddly.
All these pets have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and litterbox trained. Many other adoptable cats and kittens are available from Project Purr. Click here. for more information.
