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Slideshow: Pets trick for treats at Howl-O-Ween event

Denise Funk gets Tuttie, who is dressed up as a ladybug, to sit still Saturday while Cory Whitt lets his daughter Aria, 2, check out the pug at Howl-O-Ween on the Square in Gainesville. More than 30 dogs were entered in the costume contests. - photo by Erin O. Smith

1025PUPS 0001 — Denise Funk gets Tuttie, who is dressed up as a ladybug, to sit still Saturday while Cory Whitt lets his daughter Aria, 2, check out the pug at Howl-O-Ween on the Square in Gainesville. More than 30 dogs were entered in the costume contests. - photo by Erin O. Smith

Halloween isn't just for people — living or dead.

Saturday's Howl-O-Ween on the Square event featured a pet costume contest for the four-legged festival attendees, along with live music, shopping and a "Pup Crawl" of special cocktails for their humans.

All sales went to benefit the Hall County Animal Shelter and its programs.