Buckeye Howl-O-Ween pet costume contest

A Golden Retriever dog dressed up with bat wings and sitting in leaf-covered grass with text reading Howl-O-Ween

Buckeye Howl-O-Ween pet costume contest

After weeks of anticipation, the votes have been tallied, and we’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Buckeye Howl-O-Ween pet costume contest! You voted for your favorites and now it’s time to celebrate the top pets in each category.

And the winners are…

two dogs wearing buzz and woody costumes from toy story

Spooktacular Classics: You’ve got a friend in me

Best Buckeye: TBDBITL Chewy

a dog and a baby dressed up as beanie babies

Best Ensemble: Beanie Babies!

a cat dressed up in a lobster costume sitting in a pot on a stove

Most Original: Lobster Lennox

Each winner will receive a one-of-a-kind, custom portrait of their pet! Our one lucky random winner is Lindsay M.

Resources and stories

As the final Howl-O-Ween treats are handed out and the costumes are packed away, we want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who made this spooky season a howling success! From the tiniest witches to the mightiest Buckeyes, our four-legged (and sometimes two-legged) companions truly stole the show.

Just because our contest has come to an end doesn’t mean the fun has to! There’s always time to celebrate, care for and enjoy our beloved companions. Whether you’re seeking pet care tips, ideas for year-round fun or questions on medical resources, Ohio State University has got you covered. Please check out a few of our many resources here:

Dog paw print covered with Buckeyes with text reading Buckeye Paws The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Buckeye Paws makes a difference around campus.

Buckeye Paws promotes mental and emotional health by providing support and comfort for faculty, staff and students throughout Ohio State with trained, certified therapy dog-handler teams. All handlers are employees providing true peer-to-peer intervention.

Two puppies wearing Halloween themes hats and a kitten sandwiched between two pumpkins

Get eight tips for a scare-free Howl-o-ween

Keeping Fido and Fluffy safe this Halloween doesn’t have to be tricky. In fact, it’s more of a treat!

Boo-ckeye Season

Celebrate spooky season with Digital Downloads for the whole family, featuring games, fall themed crafts, pet-friendly recipes and more!

Keep your pet healthy with Vet Med

The College of Veterinary Medicine, a national and global leader in veterinary and comparative medicine and research, provides cutting-edge care to more than 78,000 patients annually through our Veterinary Health System, which includes four hospitals and a large animal practice.

Ohio State partners with Gigi’s to help dogs.

Ohio State has partnered with Gigi’s, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs, through the advancement of treatment for canine parvovirus.

Shadow Montag and Associate Professor-Clinical Alison Gardner ’15 MS work with a horse at the new Ralph Rogan Equine Performance Evaluation Arena. (Photo by Rick Harrison)

Students who are whole now and later

The College of Veterinary Medicine goes to great lengths to ensure students are cared for and learn how to prepare for a challenging career.

Questions

Please contact The Ohio State University Alumni Association at osuaa@osu.edu or 800-762-5646.