‘BARKtoberfest’ pet adoption event returning to Turtle Back Zoo

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Meet adoptable dogs and cats while supporting local animal shelters and rescue groups during the second “BARKtoberfest.” The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Turtle Back Zoo’s Berson Education Center, 560 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. Attendees are encouraged to bring their […]

‘Clear the Shelters’

NEWARK, NJ — The Associated Humane Societies shelters in Newark and Tinton Falls, along with nearly 700 animal shelters across the country, plan to “Clear the Shelters,” a nationwide pet adoption drive on Saturday, Aug. 19. Adoption fees will be waived that day for approved adopters with a $50 donation for dogs and $25 for […]

First ‘BARKtoberfest’ a success

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The first “BARKtoberfest” pet adoption event recently took place in the Berson Learning Center parking lot at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange on Oct. 29. The event raised more than $3,300 for participating animal shelters and rescue groups, including The Friends of the Livingston Animal Shelter, part of the Healthy […]

Friends of the Livingston Animal Shelter raises more than $14,500

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Friends of the Livingston Animal Shelter recently held its second Pet Expo at The Shoppes at the Livingston Circle in Livingston. Lending support to the family-friendly and pet-friendly event were Eastman Companies, the shopping center’s manager and developer; Healthy Community Healthy Youth Initiative of Livingston, the parent organization of Friends of the […]