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Barktoberfest draws hundreds of pets in costumes

Freddy Garzon, 34, of Manhattan dresses Angel, a

Photo credit: Andrew Kozak

Dr. Ned Horowitz has been working with animals since he was 13 years old.

Now, the 52-year-old veterinarian continues to do so as the director of the Massapequa Pet Vet medical facility and the nonprofit Long Island Wildlife and Animal Rescue.

“We medically treat wildlife,” Horowitz said. “Everything from eagles to seagulls and pigeons, dogs, cats and even raccoons we treat. One of the...

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