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| Pictured above are costume contest judges (left to right) Bob Manley, Deputy Mayor of Verona; Betty Pyatak-Monaghan, VMD, AERA; Maria Milito; and Monte Ehrenkranz, Vice President, Regal Bank. Costume winners were chosen in four categories - Most Original, Funniest, Most Heartwarming and Best in Show – each receiving a special “doggie” gift bag. |
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- A bright and brisk autumn day in Verona Park on Sunday, October 23, provided the perfect setting for the fourth annual “October Tails,” a Halloween-themed dog walk and fundraiser. Animal Emergency and Referral Associates (AERA) in Fairfield and the Animal Eye Center of New Jersey in Little Falls were the Event Sponsors for the second consecutive year. Additional support was provided by sponsors Regal Bank, FreshPet, West Caldwell Animal Hospital, DSGN InteriorDesign, Evercare Veterinary Crematory Services and Constance Sumas and family.
Honorary Emcee Maria Milito, of Q104.3 FM, led several hundred costume-clad canines and their owners through a day of activities, including a Halloween costume contest for dogs and parade, children’s activities, a pet caricaturist, face painting, an agility obedience demonstration and a poster contest for elementary school students.
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Pictured above is “Penelope,” a Chihuahua. Penelope earned the “Funniest” costume award for her Army Ranger attire at the Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center’s “October Tails” Halloween-themed dog walk and costume contest held in Verona Park on Sunday, October 23. |
Proceeds from October Tails benefit Paws for Patients, a canine therapy program for hospice patients and families that is fully funded by the generosity of donors. Donations can be made to octobertails.com for the next several weeks.
Individuals interested in becoming a Paws for Patients volunteer, and having their dog assessed for the program should contact Laurie Berkman, Paws for Patients Program Coordinator, at lberkman@barnabashealth.org or 973-322-4847. To make a gift in support of the Paws for Patients program please call 973-322-4863.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the nationally-renowned Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center. Since its inception in 1981, its staff of trained professionals has provided comprehensive physical, emotional and spiritual care to more than 30,000 patients with advanced illness and their families. The program, which serves infants, children, adults and the elderly, honors the unique choices and values of patients and their families while offering full access to the broad array of services provided by Barnabas Health. For more information, please visit www.barnabashealthhospice.org.
Date: October 26 , 2011
Contact:
Public Relations: ltortorello@barnabashealth.org
973-322-4924
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