Pitbulls and Pierogies brings community happiness

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This year’s Pitbulls and Pierogies, held by ABRA inc., was located at Wicker Park. The event was held on Sunday, October 9.

Betty Huang, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2018

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The event had a multitude of raffles available for anyone to enter. Prizes included gift baskets, tickets, clothing, and larger items.

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A DJ played music for all of the guests to enjoy while they entered raffles and ate food.

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What’s Pitbulls and Pierogies without some pitbulls? This handsome boy welcomed all to pet him.

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Cats were also dressed up for adoption. This sweetheart, however, was not for adoption, but she still pranced around in her pink dress.

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The event provided guests with a wide array of foods and desserts.

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Key Clubbers volunteered, serving food and desserts.

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There was also a bake sale available, offering up homemade treats. Guests also had the option of taking their food home instead of eating at the event.

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The event had two lines, one of which featured vegetarian/vegan foods.

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Food offered included stuffed cabbage, sauerkraut and sausage, cabbage and noodles, potato pancakes, and of course pierogies.

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Tickets were available in the front of the pavilion for food. ABRA inc. also sold apparel and home decor.

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WOOF advertised their treats at the event.

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Imperfect Pet Treats featured their products in a Halloween theme.

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These five to six month old kittens were up for adoption.

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Pierogies and other dishes were provided by Dan’s Pierogies.

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The raffle marked the end of the event. Over 20 prizes were distributed.

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Some guests bought dozens of tickets.

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One of the younger guests did the honor of pulling tickets from the bags.

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Larger prizes included a travel dog bed, fireplace, Corona products, and t-shirt blanket.