Noha's Ark Animal Welfare Association is aiming to get more people to adopt a shelter dog this month, and also to raise at least $25,000 with family fun this Sunday that will help safely shelter homeless pets.
Dogs of more fortunate backgrounds and their owners can raise money for the needy by participating in the Howl & Hike Dog Walk and Family Fun Day.
The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Horseshoe Lake, 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna. Those taking the scenic 2 p.m. walk around Horseshoe Lake are asked to seek pledges to help raise funds for the shelter. To learn more about the day's activities and to participate in the walk, register online at noahsarknj.org or call (973) 347-0378 for more information. There will be prizes for pledge-raisers.
The day's Halloween-related activities include a pet costume contest and a carved-pumpkin judging. Pets also can be pampered with "pet-icures," or try their paw at painting. Vendors will be offering pet-related information and products, and Adoption Alley is a meet-and-greet for adoptable pets from Noah's Ark and other area shelters.
Noah's Ark, a no-kill shelter in Ledgewood, also is celebrating Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month by trying to find families for the 10 dogs now in its care. To encourage adoptions, Noah's Ark is offering $50 off its $200 dog adoption fee.
Diamond, the 11-year-old beagle mix shown above, is among dogs available for adoption. See other available dogs -- and cats -- at noahsarknj.org, or visit the shelter at 1915 Route 46 West, Ledgerwood. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: noon to 5pm; Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 3:30; Closed Wednesdays. Those who are unable to adopt or attend the Howl & Hike Dog Walk and Family Fun Day can still help. Noah¹s Ark Animal Welfare Association suggests helping in the following ways: