Howl-O-Ween Fall Fest for Families and Fidos at Marty's Place
Marty's Sanctuary
Phone:
(609) 259-1278
E-mail:
info@martysplace.org
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Celebrate the joys of autumn—with or without your canine companion—and help raise funds for senior dogs at Marty’s Place’s Howl-o-Ween Family Fest.
The dog-friendly festival will be celebrated at Marty’s Place, located at 118 Route 526 in Upper Freehold, on Saturday, October 22 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Highlights will include canine costume contests, a fun leisurely walk, agility demonstrations, hayrides, pet photo booth, K-9 police dog demonstrations, live music from AlterEgo, vendors, food trucks, basket and 50/50 cash raffles, and other fall-inspired games, challenges and activities for children, adults and canines.
“This is our largest fundraiser of the year, and we’re so excited to gather again to celebrate senior dogs,” said Doreen Jakubcak, founder and executive director of Marty’s Place. “Senior dogs are the least likely to be rescued or adopted from shelters and are most at risk of being euthanized. The proceeds from this event will allow us to save more seniors.”
Adults, children and dogs are welcome to dress in costume (if your pooch enjoys dressing up) and participate in a variety of fun costume contests. Prizes will be awarded in several categories including: best and scariest costumes, dog / owner duo costume, and best overall.
Admission for the event is $5 for adults; children under six are free. All proceeds will benefit the senior dogs cared for by Marty’s Place.
Sponsors supporting Marty’s Place and the event include: Arya Properties, Golden Grange, Heartland Veterinary and Boarding, Sandra Iammatteo, Morgan Engineering & Surveying, Northstar VETS, Patriot Mortgage, Remax Revolution, Sentinel Wealth Management, Surety Title Agency Coastal Region, and Viacomp Inc.
Inspired by a senior dog adoptee named Marty and the plight of other aging canines with nowhere to live out their “golden” years safely and comfortably, Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary opened its doors in 2015. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization provides a permanent and protected environment for dogs aged seven and older when their owners or other animal rescue/shelters can no longer care for them.
While adoption or long-term foster may be an option for some residents, when it isn’t, Marty’s Place provides senior dogs a loving home for life in a cage-free, family-like environment with full, personalized attention given to their needs for the rest of their lives.
Situated on 25 acres, the 8,000-square-foot facility in Upper Freehold, N.J., also offers a swim program for its residents and non-resident dogs of all ages in its indoor, saltwater pool.
For more information visit: http://www.martysplace.org or call 609-259-1278.
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Marty's Place Senior Dog SanctuaryUpper Freehold Township, NJ 08514
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