Pitty Rescue, Inc. to Hold Fall Yard Sale Fundraiser September 27 & 28, 9 am to 3 pm

Pitty Rescue, Inc., a charitable nonprofit rescue organization, is holding a fall yard sale to help raise funds for Lucy the dog, who currently is in their foster care network and needs anterior cruciate ligament (ACL ) surgery. The fall yard sale will take place on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 2014 from 9 am to 3 pm both days at Paradise Pet Store, located at 48 West Passaic Avenue in Bloomfield.

Pitty Rescue is asking for donations of clean, functional and appropriate items for resale prior to the yard sale. Donated items can be dropped off at Paradise Pet Store during regular business hours. Please refrain from donating clothes or tiny knick-knacks for the yard sale.

“We had such an overwhelming response with our last yard sale raising more than $2,400 with all proceeds going towards the animals at Pitty Rescue and to other rescues in need,” remarked Danielle Loffredo, chair of the yard sale and co-leader of Pitty Rescue’s volunteer program.

Jeff and Diana Coltenback, owners of Paradise Pet Store and founders of Pitty Rescue are internationally known in the dog world as rescuers and skilled dog trainers. Their labor of love goes beyond rescue. The Coltenbacks and their volunteer team ensure the dogs are properly trained and cared for, and there is due diligence done prior to entrusting an individual or family with the life-long commitment of adopting a pet.

“We carefully screen potential owners who have an interest in adoption,” states Jeff Coltenback, who has been working with dogs for over twenty years. “We facilitate the process by watching the dogs’ signals, visiting the potential owners’ homes, and we have sessions for both the dog and human to become more acquainted with each other.”

Currently, the no-kill Pitty Rescue, Inc. has seven dogs available for adoption - three males and four females - including a great dane/pit bull mix, labrador retriever, terrier, and pit bulls.

Pitty Rescue, Inc. can always use supplies and funds to help care for the animals in the Coltenbacks’ care. Visit www.pittyrescue.org for more information on how to donate.