Your October Roundup: Contests, Milestones & Reasons to Celebrate with Creature Comforts
Halloween treat contest, costume contest, Dudley's 46th birthday, and the 2027 Calendar photo deadline — Paul Flotron rounds up every exciting milestone and open contest in one quick, action-packed read. Don't miss a single moment.
By Paul Flotron — Founder, Owner & Director, Creature Comforts Great & Small, LLC
October has been nothing short of extraordinary — and before this magical month closes, I want to make sure every member of our Creature Comforts family knows exactly what is happening, what is still open, and what is coming up fast.
This is your quick-hit, bookmark-worthy roundup. Read it. Share it. Act on it.
🎃 Still Open: The Halloween Pet Treat Contest
Deadline: October 31, 2026 — Tonight!
- What it is: Submit your best homemade or store-bought Halloween pet treat recipe or photo
- How to enter: Email PaulFFlotron@yahoo.com with your treat photo or recipe
- Prize: Premium Creature Comforts pet care services — complimentary, customized, and unforgettable
- Why it matters: Because your pet deserves a treat as extraordinary as the care they receive every day
One night. One entry. One chance to win elite pet care for your VIP.
🏆 Still Open: The Spooktacular Pet Halloween Costume Contest
Deadline: October 31, 2026 — Tonight!
- What it is: Our first-ever online Pet Halloween Costume Contest — and the prizes are anything but ordinary
- How to enter: Post your pet's costume photo on Facebook and tag Creature Comforts Great & Small
- Judging: Hybrid public-vote plus expert-panel system — the community decides alongside the pros
- Prize: Grand prize packages include complimentary premium Creature Comforts pet care services
- Who qualifies: Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets — every species is welcome on this stage
Dracula dachshund. Witch cat. Bearded dragon in a tuxedo. We want to see it all.
🦜 Coming Tuesday: Dudley's 46th Birthday & 34th Gotcha Day — November 3rd
Mark your calendars. This is a big one.
- Who is Dudley? My Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot — my companion, my muse, and living proof of what elite, expert care can do for an animal's life
- The milestone: On November 3rd, 1992, Dudley came home. This Tuesday he turns 46 years old and celebrates 34 years with our family
- Why it matters to you: Dudley is not just a beloved bird — he is the living embodiment of the Creature Comforts promise. Nearly four decades of thriving, vibrant, joyful life under expert, devoted care
- How to celebrate: Drop a birthday message in the comments. Share the Dudley birthday post. Let the world know what longevity through love looks like
46 years young. 34 years together. Every single day a testament to what expert pet care truly means.
📸 Open Now: The 2027 Creature Comforts Calendar Photo Contest
Deadline: November 30, 2026 — You Have Time. Use It.
- What it is: Your pet's chance to be featured in the official 2027 Creature Comforts Great & Small award-winning print calendar
- How to enter — three simple steps:
- Step 1 — Capture the Magic: High-resolution photo, natural light, true personality. Outdoor adventures photograph beautifully
- Step 2 — Tell Their Story: Include 2–3 sentences — your pet's name, their biggest quirk, or their most memorable Creature Comforts moment
- Step 3 — Send It In: Email your JPEG or PNG to paulfflotron@yahoo.com with subject line: "2027 Calendar Entry — [Your Pet's Name]"
- What happens next: Voting windows, finalist announcements, and the grand reveal — all coming to the blog and newsletter
- The prize: Twelve months of your pet's face in the homes of St. Louis's most devoted animal lovers
Your pet deserves to be a star. November 30th is your deadline to make it happen.
Why All of This Matters
These contests and milestones are not just fun — they are a reflection of everything Creature Comforts Great & Small stands for:
- Community — a family of St. Louis pet owners who love their animals as deeply as we do
- Longevity — Dudley at 46 is proof that expert, customized care changes everything
- Trust — 17 years of 24/7 on-call availability, white-glove health protocols, and zero compromises
- Joy — because a life well-lived with your pet is the whole point
Whether you are a longtime client, a new friend, or someone who just discovered us — this is your invitation to get plugged in.
Your Action List Before November 1st
- Tonight: Enter the Halloween Treat Contest — email PaulFFlotron@yahoo.com
- Tonight: Post your costume photo on Facebook and tag us
- November 3rd: Wish Dudley a Happy 46th Birthday
- By November 30th: Submit your 2027 Calendar photo entry
Questions? Ready to experience the Creature Comforts difference for your own VIP? Contact us today — or learn more about our services and discover why St. Louis families have trusted us for nearly two decades.
Warmly, Paul Flotron Founder, Creature Comforts Great & Small, LLC
Written by
Paul Flotron
Owner & Founder of Creature Comforts Great & Small, LLC — St. Louis's premier in-home pet care specialist with 17 years of experience caring for animals of every species, size, and temperament.
