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Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for October 12, 2025

by Jeff Cambra On In Alameda Life | Comments Disabled

A Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade on Webster Street?

Alameda Post - Mouf the dog wears a pirate hat and stands in from of the Diggity Dog. Two people stand behind him and smile. [1]

This week I got a chance to meet Heidi Bennett (left), the social media specialist for the West Alameda Business Association and Adrien Abuyen (right), the new executive director at the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, to get the 💩 on the pet parade and costume contest they are planning for Friday, October 31, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., starting at 1435 Webster Street. Oh, and the handsome canine in front with the pirate hat is me.

Alameda Post - A poster for the Howl O Ween Pet Parade at Webster Park [2]

This looks like it will be a major seasonal celebration even if you are a human without a pet, but if you would like to be a human companion, FAAS will have several of their star players available for a meet and greet. This is a must-do event for us canines, so get your human companion to register you for the costume contest. Here is the link to the registration page [3].

Alameda Post - Mouf the dog sits in front of a home entryway that is decorated for Hallween. [4]

This week I followed the progress of a couple of yards as they started the task of getting major Halloween displays up and running. Like last year, I am going to ease all of you into the Halloween spirit and post some of the less complex and less costly displays that still reflect the essence of Halloween.

Alameda Post - Halloween decor in a yard. It's a spooky graveyard. [5]
Alameda Post - Halloween decor in a yard. It's a surprised looking ghost with a banner that says Trick or Treat. [6]
Alameda Post - Halloween decor in a yard. It's a friendly ghost with a sign that says Boo. [7]
Alameda Post - Halloween decor in a yard. It's a family of ghosts. [8]

Ghosts were out in full force in several neighborhoods represented by sheets, inflatables, and plastic. These guys are quite versatile.

Alameda Post - Smiling, light up, blow up jack o lanterns on an awning. [9]

 

Pumpkins play a dual role this time of year, as a symbol of fall, and can be both scary and silly depending on the carver.

Alameda Post - Halloween decor in a yard. It' small smiling cat heads. [10]
Alameda Post - Halloween decor in a yard. It's metal silhouettes of witches over a cauldron. [11]
Alameda Post - A halloween vignette in a home's window. [12]

Of course, no self-respecting canine journalist would write a Halloween report without including a black cat representative and the iconic witch.

And speaking of finding wild things on the street, I think it’s a “safe” bet that nobody would want a heavy metal box with a lock that nobody knows the combination to. I must admit that it would make a great paper weight.

Alameda Post - A metal safe on the sidewalk. [13]

Don’t forget to sign up for the costume contest on Webster Street.

Mouf, Roving Reporter
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda

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Mouf, Roving Reporter
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda

Mouf and his human companion can be reached via [email protected] [14]. Their stories are collected at AlamedaPost.com/Jeff-Cambra/ [15]. All photos and videos by Jeff Cambra.