TheJournalNJ.com | OCTOBER 2021 59
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, Oct. 23 from noon to
4 pm. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 24.
Highlights will include canine costume contests, a fun leisurely
walk, hay rides, pet photo booth, K9 police dog demonstrations, sanctuary
tours, live music from the SunDog Band, vendors, food trucks, basket
activities for children, adults and canines.
“This is our largest fundraiser of the year, and we’re so glad that
we can gather again in person to celebrate our four-legged friends and
help raise much-needed funds to help 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. We want to continue to help as many as older
dogs as we can and 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 6 are free.
Inspired by a senior dog adoptee named Marty and the plight of
other aging canines with nowhere to safely and comfortably live out
their “golden” years, Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary was founded
protected environment for dogs aged 7 and older when their owners or
other animal rescue/shelters can no longer care for them.
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