The Monster Minders Dog Walking

11/05/2026

🏆 THE RESULTS ARE IN! And Philly’s best-dressed dogs deserve their moment in the spotlight! 🎃🐶

A HUGE round of applause for our 2026 East Passyunk Fall Fest Dog Costume Contest winners!

🏆 Best Overall: Koda & Pippa as Dart & Dustin from Stranger Things
🍕 Best Foodie Costume: Dougie as a Wawa Hoagie (because Philly, obviously)
🌟 Best Pop Culture Icon: Lula & Pearl as Carrie & Tommy at the 1976 prom
👑 Best Dog/Human Duo: Mac & Jessica as Burger King

Swipe to see our fabulous winners, followed by some of our favorite moments from the day! Thanks to Jules for these amazing photos.

A HUGE thank you to nice things for helping make this wonderful neighborhood tradition happen! We’re so grateful to be part of the East Passyunk Fall Fest fun again to is year. ❤️ Too soon to be talking about next year?!

📸 And there’s MORE! We’ve got 170 amazing photos from the contest! Hit the link in our bio to browse the full gallery and find your monster!

Spot your dog? Tag yourself, share with your friends, and give these four-legged celebrities the recognition they deserve!

11/05/2026

170 photos. SO many ridiculously good costumes. 🐶🎃

The photos from our second annual East Passyunk Fall Fest Dog Costume Contest are HERE! We've got the winners, the fabulous costumes, and a whole lot of adorable chaos captured in one place.

Did your monster make the gallery? 👀 Head over to our website to find out!

And if you spot your dog, please share! We'd love to see these little celebrities getting the recognition they deserve. ❤️

See the winners and all the fun from East Passyunk Fall Fest's 2026 Dog Costume Contest hosted by The Monster Minders

11/03/2026

Philly, you SHOWED UP! 🎃🐾

A HUGE thank you to nice things for another amazing Fall Fest! ❤️ And to our fabulous judges from East Passyunk Avenue BID, Constellation Dog Academy, and Love City Vet for making some VERY tough decisions! And Huston West for bringing the banjo magic! 🪕

Big thanks to Minders Everest, Rowan, and Scout for coming out to support us, Nikki for rocking the mic, and Julie of Jules for capturing it all!

📸 PHOTOS COMING SOON! We’re sorting through some seriously adorable shots.

Thank you, Philly! We can’t wait for next year! 🧡

11/03/2026

Tui has voted for unlimited treats and mandatory belly rubs. His commitment to his platform is unwavering.

Happy Election Day Philly! Get out there and vote, vote, vote. Polls are open until 8PM today. 🇺🇸 🗳️

10/31/2026

WHAT. A. DAY. 🎃🐾

We nearly TRIPLED our costume contest contestants this year, gave out OODLES of pup cups, and WOW, did you make our judges work for it! The costumes were incredible, the competition was fierce, and we had an absolute blast.

A HUGE thank you to nice things for putting together such an incredible Fall Fest.

Fear not, more photos are coming Monday or Tuesday! But first, it’s Halloween, and we’ve got some trick-or-treating to do. 🍬👻

Happy Halloween from all of us at The Monster Minders! 🧡

10/30/2026

For four wonderful years, Patricia has been bringing her enormous heart and incredibly gentle spirit to the dogs of Philadelphia. 💙🐾

Patricia has such a special way with her clients. She’s patient, thoughtful, and endlessly empathetic. (It’s no wonder she’s so beloved by both humans and monsters alike!)

Patricia, thank you for four years of kindness in every single step you take. The Monster Minders is a better place because you’re part of it. 💜

10/28/2026

Some people go on live television in business casual. Tui and I went as Minions. 🍌 Huge thanks to for having us on to talk about the East Passyunk Fall Fest!

Now it’s YOUR dog’s turn to dress ridiculously.

🎃 Dog Costume Contest
📍 Singing Fountain, East Passyunk Fall Fest
📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ Registration at 11:30, contest at noon!

Hosted by The Monster Minders with East Passyunk Avenue BID and nice things, with celebrity judges from Constellation Dog Academy and Love City Vet.

Free pup cups from 11–1. Costumes optional. Dignity optional. 🍌

10/27/2026

Our costume contest promotional department is experiencing some wardrobe negotiations. Whipped cream seems to be helping.

🎃 Dog Costume Contest at East Passyunk Fall Fest
📍 Singing Fountain, Tasker & Passyunk
🗓 Saturday, October 31 at Fall Fest on the Ave
🐕 Registration at 11:30 AM, contest at noon
🍦 FREE pup cups from 11 AM to 1 PM

Hosted by The Monster Minders with East Passyunk Avenue BID and celebrity judges from Constellation Dog Academy and Love City Vet.

Special thanks to nice things for organizing!

Costumes completely optional for pup cups. Whipped cream for all good dogs! 💜

10/22/2026

Wilhelmina von Speckles had one question: Is that treat for me?

Minder Olivia confirmed it was. The exchange was completed successfully. Wilhelmina now reports that she has never received a treat in her life and would like one immediately.

10/21/2026

Fable is looking *pretty* happy with herself!