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Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary Celebrates Its First Anniversary October 23rd
Public Invited to a Free, Family and Dog Friendly Event Outdoors on our Sanctuary Grounds in Upper Freehold Twp, NJ
Marty’s Place, a senior dog sanctuary located in Upper Freehold Township, NJ, celebrates its first anniversary on Sunday, October 23, 2016, with an afternoon of activities for the entire family planned.
The event, which is open to adults, children and dogs - on leashes, please - takes place from noon to 4 pm outdoors on the sanctuary’s grounds at 118 Route 526 (just outside Allentown). There is no charge for admission, although donations are welcome.
“We're excited to be celebrating our first year of operation as a resource for senior dogs that need a safe and loving home,” says Doreen Jakubcak, Marty’s Place founder and director.
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Activities will include kid’s crafts, dog photo sessions, K-9 and dog agility demonstrations and a 50-50 raffle. Experts from NorthStar Vets, Nottingham Animal Hospital, Tails of Wellness (animal communication), and The Inner Dog (professional dog training) will be on hand to address pet-related questions and concerns.
The day’s featured event, a Canine Costume Contest sponsored by Sentinel Wealth Management, begins at 2 pm. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dog Costume (first and second place), best costumed dog/human duo or group (first and second place) and Best Overall (first place only). Rules and guidelines can be found at www.martysplace.org/costume. Anyone interested in participating should contact Juliana at julpetitt@aol.com.
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“All of us at Marty’s Place are looking forward to having the community join us for a fun-filled, family and dog friendly afternoon,” Jakubcak says, “It’s a great opportunity to learn more about Marty’s Place, our resident dogs, and how to get involved in what we do.”
Find additional information about this event at www.martysplace.org/anniversary. Tickets (free) at https://anniversary-celebration.eventbrite.com.
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About Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary – http://www.martysplace.org
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 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a permanent, loving, protected environment for dogs age 7 and older when their owners or other animal rescue/shelters can no longer care for them.
Situated on 25 acres, the 8,000 square foot facility in Upper Freehold Township, NJ, opened its doors in the fall of 2015, with the first residents arriving over Halloween weekend. In the months that followed, with the help of a small staff and an amazing group of local volunteers, Marty’s Place has created a caring community of - and for – senior dogs. They come to the sanctuary from different backgrounds and for different reasons with nowhere else to go.
While adoption may become an option for some residents, when it does not, Marty’s Place gives senior dogs a forever home in a family-like environment with full, personalized attention to their needs for the rest of their lives.
Marty’s Place also offers a swim program for non-resident dogs of all ages in its in-ground, indoor, salt water pool.
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