🎉 HOWLiday Lights 2025
Sunday, November 23, 2025 | By: The PAWtographers
You Made the Magic Happen — Thank You, Naples.
Some events just feel like pure holiday joy from start to finish — and this year’s 4th Annual HOWLiday Lights at Paws Pet Boutique in Naples was exactly that. Palm trees twinkling with lights, a shimmering beachside Christmas tree, golden ornaments catching the sun, and 55 dogs dressed in their festive best… it was everything we love about celebrating the season here in Southwest Florida.
But what made the day truly magical wasn’t just the tropical holiday set — it was all of you.
Thanks to our incredible Naples dog community, we raised $3,600 for the Patty Baker Humane Society Naples (PBHSN). Every tail wag, every donation, every portrait session helped support dogs waiting for the fresh start they deserve.
And we are so grateful.
🐾 A Day to Remember
From tiny pups (Clare we see you!) to regal seniors posing like seasoned models, every one of the 55 dogs we photographed brought their own sparkle to the set.
We had big dogs dreaming of treats, little dogs, and plenty of pups who weren’t entirely convinced that a Christmas tree belongs on a beach. But one thing they all shared?
They made us smile all day long.
And the best part: the photos show exactly that — joy, silliness, sweetness, and pure holiday magic.
🎁 Heartfelt Thanks to Our Co-Sponsor
We couldn’t do this event without the incredible support of Michelle and Larry Kownacki of Paws Pet Boutique.
Their generosity, creativity, and unwavering love for rescue dogs shine through every year. Whether it’s providing the perfect festive accessories or welcoming every guest with genuine warmth, they create a space where dogs — and their people — feel instantly at home.
They are the reason HOWLiday Lights feels so special in Naples.
💛 The Spirit of the Season
There’s something extraordinary about watching a community come together around dogs, kindness, and a shared desire to help. HOWLiday Lights is full of laughter, holiday sparkle, and the sweet chaos of pups in their festive best — but at its core, it’s about supporting dogs who need a little extra love.
PBHSN works tirelessly to care for pets in need, and seeing the Naples community rally behind them with so much enthusiasm means the world to us.
If you didn’t grab a spot this year… there’s always next November. And trust us — it’s one of those events you want on your holiday calendar.
🎄 Until Next Year…
Thank you for filling our day with joy, sunshine, wagging tails, and so many beautiful holiday memories. HOWLiday Lights 2025 was a day we’ll never forget, and we can’t wait to do it again.
Warm wags and holiday cheer,
Joan & Randy Walker
The PAWtographers
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Nov 25, 2025, 1:13:20 PM
Joan Walker - He is SUCH a love! And he was so perfect. 🐾🎄❤️ And yes, he sure did make us smile. :) Happy Thanksgiving to you guys!
Nov 25, 2025, 11:39:11 AM
Steve - What a beautiful sheepie pup you photographed at the event. Nothing better than an OES to make people smile. Happy Thanksgiving to you both!