'Pawtraits' Fundraiser Benefits Hopatcong Animal Shelter

HOPATCONG, NJ - Brandywine Living at Mountain Ridge hosted the first Pawtraits fundraiser with Santa last Thursday.

Brandywine Living residents, team members, family member and Watchung community neighbors participated by bringing in donations to help the furry friends at the Hopatcong Animal Shelter. Participants had their picture with Santa and captured a memory to last a lifetime, organizers said.

“This charity event is near and dear to my heart, the Hopatcong Shelter is a small local shelter that could really use some holiday cheer,” Brandywine Living's Environmental Service Director Andy Sickle, who resides in Hopatcong said.

Brandywine Living at Mountain Ridge had an overwhelming response of visitors and donations, organizers said noting that even a miniature horse had the opportunity to take a photo with Santa.

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