3rd Annual Much Love Animal Rescue BowWowWeen

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2004--3rd Annual Much Love Animal Rescue BowWowWeen(TM):

-- When: Sunday, October 31, 2004, 12pm - 4pm (Press Call Time 12 noon)

-- Location: Barrington Dog Park, 333 Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Much Love Animal Rescue, Friends of Barrington Dog Park and The Pet Staff Pet Sitting present The 3rd Annual BowWowWeen(TM) on Sunday, October 31st at the Barrington Dog Park in Brentwood, CA from noon to 4 pm. Starting at 2:00 pm, the highlight of the afternoon will be a Doggy Costume Contest with the winner of the "best in show" grand prize receiving a year's supply of dog food. Other categories include "funniest costume," "scariest costume," "best owner and doggie duo costume." There will be a $10 entry fee donation for the first submission and $5 for each additional category. Celebrity judges include actor Tori Spelling, actor and supermodel Molly Sims, actor Lake Bell, actor Andy Richter, actor Cloris Leachman, actor Steve Howey, singer and actor Jaron Lowenstein, everyone's favorite dog Mr. Winkle and senior editor of Los Angeles magazine, Margot Dougherty.

Other activities will include: Dog adoption by various animal rescue groups; pet care information from The Pet Staff Pet Sitting (www.thepetstaff.com); photo booth for photos of attendees with their dressed-up dogs; mobile microchip clinic; doggy masseuse; expert trainers to answer questions; vendors displaying the latest in must-have dog paraphernalia; artists specializing in animal portraits; catering by Miss Irene's Catering; a rock climbing wall for kids; an agility demonstration for show dog enthusiasts.

A Silent Auction will be held with items including a private jet trip for four to Napa Valley, hotel stays at four star hotels, signed memorabilia from A-list celebrities, a walk-on to a hit television show, gift certificates for award winning restaurants, dog-oriented services and merchandise gift baskets, sporting event tickets, and more. All money raised goes directly to the animals of Much Love Animal Rescue and to support the Barrington Dog Park's renovation efforts.

Admission is free to the public. Free parking is available and additional parking for a fee is available north of the Barrington Post Office lot.

Much Love Animal Rescue is a 100% nonprofit, no-kill organization dedicated to reducing overpopulation, abuse and neglect of domestic animals. Much Love is run entirely by like-minded professionals who volunteer their time and resources whose primary focus is finding safe, loving homes for unwanted, neglected and/or abused animals. Since its inception in 2000, Much Love Animal Rescue has successfully placed over 1700 animals into loving homes. Visit Much Love Animal Rescue online at http://www.muchlove.org

Friends Of Barrington Dog Park (FOBDP) is the volunteer maintenance, fundraising, and event-planning team for BARRINGTON DOG PARK whose goal as a non-profit organization is to enhance the pleasant experience of visitors to the park and community via volunteer efforts. Everyone who uses the park is encouraged to join the team. Visit Friends of Barrington Dog Park online at http://www.fobdp.org

BARRINGTON DOG PARK COMMITTEE is a part of the Barrington Park Advisory Board (PAB that strives to improve the park for safety for the dogs, education for the owners, understanding of health concerns, community spirit and involvement, and beautification efforts.

The Pet Staff is California's largest professional in-home pet sitting and dog walking service and is unique in the pet care industry. The company provides loving care for pets in the comfort of their own home, combined with complete peace of mind and security for their owners. Pet Staffers are passionate about animals and are carefully screened through extensive background and reference checks. Services range from comprehensive out-of-town care for all types of pets to daily walks for dogs. The company is rapidly building on its mission to create the most trusted and recognizable national brand name for professional and reliable pet care services. To verify coverage areas or to schedule service call 1-866-PET-VISIT. You may also visit The Pet Staff online, at www.thepetstaff.com.

For information: http://www.muchlove.org, http://www.fobdp.org, http://www.thepetstaff.com or contact: [e-mail], phone: [phone].