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Guiding Eyes For The Blind Hosting Halloween Costume Contest

The public can vote for their favorite dressed-up pooch.

This is Ernie. He's one of several guide dogs in training who want you to vote for the best Halloween costume.
This is Ernie. He's one of several guide dogs in training who want you to vote for the best Halloween costume. (Courtesy of Guiding Eyes for the Blind)

YORKTOWN, NY — The clock is ticking on voting for your favorite, and in this case, we don't mean the general election.

There are only a couple of days left to decide which of the Guiding Eyes for the Blind guide dogs in training are wearing the best Halloween costumes.

The Westchester-based nonprofit has dressed up only the most adorable dogs in costumes ranging from a little devil and World War I flying ace to a box of fettuccine and television art instructor Bob Ross.

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People have until midnight Friday, Oct. 29 to vote for their favorite costumed puppy.

After they make their selection, participants will have the opportunity make a donation to help train guide dogs for people who need them most.

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The winner of the contest will be announced via email and on Guiding Eye's Instagram account on Halloween.

Guiding Eyes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides all services free of charge. Since its founding in 1954, almost 10,000 teams have gone through the program and graduated.

The organization has its headquarters and training center in Yorktown Heights and its canine development center in Patterson. There is also a field-training center in White Plains.

Go here to see the costumed pups and cast your vote.

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