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Meet the Judges for Saturday’s Fall Fun Day Dog Costume Contest!

Friday October 17, 2025

Before the “paws” come out at the Dog Costume Contest happening during Fall Fun Day this Saturday at 11am in Milian Park (499 Massachusetts Avenue NW) we wanted to take a moment to introduce you to our illustrious judges “howl” be ranking this year’s “fur”ocious competition! Take a minute to acquaint yourself with the panel below and get ready to bark and cheer for your favorite ca”nines” and tens this weekend at Fall Fun Day!

Dr. Allen Nafisi
GoodVets449 K Street NW
Dare we say Dr. Nafisi is perhaps the most qualified judge we’ve ever had on our Dog Costume Contest panel? As the Partner Veterinarian at the newly opened GoodVets here in MVT (more on that below!), Dr. Nafisi is ready to bring the same care and attention to the love and creativity our contestants put into their costumes as he gives to all his furry patients!

Rahul Vinod
RASA485 K Street NW
Rahul may not have realized “judge at the annual Dog Costume Contest” fell under his purview when he recently accepted the position as MVT CID’s new Board Chair, but we’re thrilled he accepted nonetheless. As the co-founder of RASA, Rahul is a proponent of bold choices and fresh takes on the classics so be sure to keep that in mind as you put the finishing touches on your pup’s costumes this year!

Sam Alhadeff
Commissioner, ANC 6E01
As our ANC 6E01 Commissioner, Sam is a representative of the neighborhood including all the furry friends who live here! He’s “all in” and will advise his fellow judges with the same “great weight” that is given to District government agencies on official ANC recommendations!