Halloween on the Hill is one of the best times of the year. The leaves are falling, there’s a chill in the air but not so much so that kids are forced to wear winter jackets under their costumes (this cramped my style the year I was Cinderella and I’ve never really gotten over it). […]
Capitol Hill goes all out for Halloween. And so do our readers when it comes to dressing their beloved dog or cat in ridiculous costume for our pet photo contest (we’re still waiting for our first hamster entry). Last year, more than thirty pets competed, resulting in some serious competition for coveted prizes. This year looks to be […]
Buying a tiger at Costco just felt wrong. And sure enough, in the days that followed we were offered a ladybug and a hamburger. But, as you see, my toddler really likes putting the tiger pants on her head. But you can bet that costume will have at least five years in rotation thanks to […]
The tribe has spoken…well, tribes really. We’ve tallied the votes you the readers have cast, and our staff has agonized over our selections. Without further ado, here are the results of the 2011 THIH Halloween Pet Photo Contest. Least-Like-the-Species Award goes to Skunk Dog, submitted by Sarah Allegrini. For her odorless portrayal of a skunk, Molly […]
Readers, if you haven’t taken a moment to be judgmental of dogs and cats (and one turtle) yet, please do. Voting ends on Friday, November 11 in our Pet Halloween Photo Contest and we need your help in selecting the Readers’ Choice Award. Hundred upon hundred of dog biscuits are on the line. Voting is […]