b'Halloween Yappy Hour in MelbourneA Howling Good TimeSome were dressed scary, some silly, and some dressed like their favorite super hero. The patio at Fiesta Azteca of Suntree wasfilled with dressed up pooches attending a Halloween Yappy Hour and costume contest. While the dogs showed off their costumes,their humans enjoyed yummy food, and played raffles for some great prizes, all for a great cause.The event, which was held onOctober 29, benefited Wonder Dog Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue organization located in Palm Bay. In addition todogs for adoption through their Wonder Dog Rescue, Wonder Dogs Rescue Ranch, situated on privately-owned property inBrevard County, provides a permanent, safe sanctuary for animals of all kinds, from domestic to agricultural and exotic. To learn moreabout Wonder Dog Rescue please visit: mywonderdogonline.comRover reporting and photography by Denise Cashin.Agatha, who belongs to our very own photogra-pher/rover reporter Denise Cashin, is with WonderDog Rescues director and founder, Michael Healy.Denise adopted Agatha from Wonder DogRescue.Honestly, if it wasnt for Michael, I dontknow what would have happened to her, saidDenise.Clockwise top row: Agatha as Wonder Woman. Lily, a two-year-old Yorkie, is waiting for her chipsDon Cesar Property and guacamole. Another Wonder Woman. I Am The Walrus: 12-year-old Emma and 10-month oldOwners Association Wembly.Halloween ParadeIt began as an idea dropped into a neighborlyconversation in St. Pete Beach. Then it tookoff as news of a pet costume contest andparade spread. More than 60 dogs (and onecat) participated with their family membersthe last weekend in October, all in good fun.78THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'