Hillsdale Nonprofit To Help Families In Distress Keep Their Pets

HILLSDALE N.J. — A Bergen County nonprofit will host a fundraiser Sunday to help local families in distress keep their pets.

The “Carnivale of the Dogs,” is being sponsored by the Hillsdale-based Companion Animal Advocates. It will be at the Ridgewood Wild Duck Pond 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.

All proceeds will go directly towards the organization’s “Operation Feed a Pet,” which donates pet food to local pantries in Mahwah, Ridgewood, and Saddle Brook to help needy families who are unable to keep their dog or cat because they can no longer afford to take care of them.

The event is free. Attendees are asked to bring a donation of a cat or dog food to help pet owners.

There will also be a “Blessing of the Animals” at noon and the ninth annual Delaney Dog Show. TD Bank of Ridgewood is sponsoring the event.

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