By Jackie Clemons
Summary: Puppy Rescue Flights’ Howl-O-Ween contest invites pet owners to enter costumed dogs for a $10 donation. Community members can vote for their favorites with $5 donations, supporting the organization’s mission to transport rescue puppies to safety.
Puppy Rescue Flights is inviting pet lovers to celebrate Halloween with its Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest, a social media fundraiser giving dogs their moment in the spotlight while supporting the organization’s mission to transport rescue puppies to safety and their future homes.
Pet owners can enter the contest with a $10 donation to Puppy Rescue Flights. To participate, entrants must email a screenshot of their donation, a photo of their dog in costume, and their pet’s name to Macy@PuppyRescueFlights.org by 12 p.m. ET on October 23, 2026.
All eligible entries will be featured on the Puppy Rescue Flights Instagram account, @puppyrescueflights, beginning October 24 at 12 p.m. ET, allowing the public to view the costumes and vote for their favorites.
Voting is open to everyone! Supporters can cast a vote with a $5 donation to Puppy Rescue Flights. Voters must email a screenshot of their donation and the name of the pet they are voting for to Macy@PuppyRescueFlights.org. Voting closes October 30 at 12 p.m. ET.
The winning pets will be announced on the Puppy Rescue Flights Instagram account, @PuppyRescueFlights, on October 31 at 12 p.m. ET, just in time for Halloween.
Every donation helps support Puppy Rescue Flights and its efforts to give rescue puppies a chance at a better life. Through volunteer pilots and coordinated ground crews, Puppy Rescue Flights helps transport puppies from areas where they need rescue to places where they can find safety, care, and loving homes.
Whether your pup is dressing up as a superhero, a spooky creature, or something completely original, Puppy Rescue Flights encourages pet owners and animal lovers to join the fun and help make a difference for puppies in need.
Carter shows off his lion costume as a participant in Puppy Rescue Flights’ Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest, supporting the organization’s mission to transport rescue puppies to safety and loving homes.
Photo Credits: Puppy Rescue Flights
How to Participate
- Enter: Donate $10 and email a screenshot of your donation, your dog’s costume photo, and your pet’s name to Macy@PuppyRescueFlights.org by October 23 at 12 p.m. ET.
- Vote: Donate $5 per vote and email a screenshot of your donation and the name of the pet you are voting for to the same email address by October 30 at 12 p.m. ET.
- View the contestants: Visit @PuppyRescueFlights on Instagram beginning October 24 at 12 p.m. ET.
- See the winners: Follow @PuppyRescueFlights on Instagram for the winner announcement on October 31 at 12 p.m. ET.
For more information about Puppy Rescue Flights and its mission, visit https://PuppyRescueFlights.org/ or follow @PuppyRescueFlights on Instagram.
Puppy Rescue Flights is a nonprofit organization that coordinates volunteer pilots and ground crews to transport rescue puppies to safety and opportunities for adoption. By bringing together aviation volunteers, animal rescuers, and supporters, Puppy Rescue Flights helps give vulnerable puppies a chance at a brighter future.
Key Points:
- Enter the contest: Submit a $10 donation, your dog’s costume photo, and your pet’s name to Macy@PuppyRescueFlights.org by October 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET.
- Vote for your favorite: Anyone can vote with a $5 donation by emailing proof of donation and the pet’s name by October 30 at 12 p.m. ET.
- See the contestants: Photos will be featured on Instagram at @PuppyRescueFlights beginning October 24 at 12 p.m. ET.
- Watch for the winners: The winning pets will be announced on Instagram October 31 at 12 p.m. ET.
- Support puppy rescue: Donations help fund Puppy Rescue Flights’ work coordinating volunteer pilots and ground crews to transport rescue puppies to safety and opportunities for adoption.
