Yappy Hour

media release: Head on over to Hilldale Shopping Center on October 23 for a Howl-oween Yappy Hour that’s sure to be a spook-tacular time for you and your furry friend. Dress up in your most creative costumes, enjoy pet-friendly treats, and join in the ghostly fun! 

You and your furry friends can embark on a delightful stroll through Hilldale and enjoy activities plus specials from your favorite shops and restaurants.

• The first 50 dogs to register AND donate $10 to Dane County Humane Society will fetch themselves a swag bag at the event.
• Enjoy another “pup crawl”. Follow the map for pup treats all around Hilldale. While supplies last. Maps can be picked up at the Hilldale counter in The Plaza.

• Take in the tunes from marimba player, Eric De Los Santos.

• Strut your stuff at our dog costume contest on The Green in partnership with Petphoria. Plus, shop their selection of items for your furry friends!

• Visit with our friends from the Dane County Humane Society on The Green.

• Snap a photo at various photo-ops around Hilldale. Remember to tag @hilldalemadison when you share!

Yappy Hour Guidelines

• Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
• Dogs must behave properly; aggressive dogs will be asked to leave, whether they are aggressive toward people or dogs.
• You knowingly and voluntarily assume any risk of harm to yourself and your dog. Owners must remain with their dog at all times.
• Dog owners are liable for damage, injury or illness inflicted by their dogs. This means owners are financially and legally responsible for their dog’s behavior.
• Dog owners must prevent aggressive behavior including fighting, excessive barking, and biting.
• If an incident occurs and a person or dog is injured, the incident MUST be reported to event staff immediately.
• Dog excrement must be cleaned up immediately and disposed of properly by dog owner.

Please note that by taking part in this event, you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from photography/video filming. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the staff and/or photographer know.