DOGFEST 2011 
Thank you, all, for making it a great event!


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                (Brian and Kayla, Hillsdale, NJ)

A Day for Dogs...

   and the people who love them!

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* Food, Games, Free "Door" Prizes   

* Dogs on 6-ft leashes welcome

* Adoptable Pets, Vendors, Guests

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It's our 3rd annual Dogfest, a fabulous day of fun for families with dogs, and a unique opportunity for adoptable pets to find their way into the hearts and homes of people who will love and appreciate them. This year, for the first time, we'll have a "Cat's Corner" with some lovely felines awaiting adoption, too. 

Here's what's happening at the band shell:

11:15 Welcome (Song by Bow-WOW Bunch); and All-Dogs Grand Parade

12:30 K9 police dog demonstration; and Musical Sit Contest (for all dogs)

1:45 Eric Bellows (formerly of Rescue   Ink) will tell about his rescue and   rehabilitation center, Pack Ethic; and Doggy Kissing Contest

3:00 My Amazing Dog (all are winners); and Dudes & Divas Doggy Dress-Up; and Selection of Ms./Mr. Dogfest          

3:45   Closing Ceremonies 


We'll be having Canine Good Citizen Testing by Amanda Berk: call her at 201-674-8337 for information.


More fun-filled events coming up to benefit children and animals:

* Pet Day in the Park: Montvale Girl Scout Troop #1232. Memorial School Field, 12:00-3:00 Sunday, Oct. 23: Proceeds to be donated to Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge.

* The Last Resort Rescue's Oct. 25th Blue Moon Community Night, and 

November 10th: 50/50 Raffle/Tricky Tray/benefit dinner at Portobello's in Oakland

* RBARI (Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge) Oct. 26 Tricky Tray at Macaluso's Restaurant in Hawtghorne. $45 adults only.


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    Meet Jessie!

Jessie is Open Doors' poster girl. She is the inspiration behind both Dogfest and Pets & Heroes. She's slowing down now (an octogenarian in people years), but still enjoys her work as a therapy dog  and looks forward to greeting you all at Dogfest. Click here to read about the book she wrote, "Bark Up the Right Tree, Lessons from a Rescued Dog." Order on Amazon for $12.95 or get a paw-graphed copy at Dogfest for just $10.  Click here to email Jessie and ask to receive her Woof-a-Week inspirational commentary.



       SCENES FROM DOGFEST 2010

Click here to see scenes from last year's event.
Click here for a one-minute video of the Dogfest 2011 raffle drawing.

Scroll down for directions to Dogfest (380 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale, NJ).

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Rescue Groups

Sorry, space is no longer available. But please come as a visitor and see what we're all about, so you can sign up early for Dogfest 2012. You an also share insights and information with those who are also on the front line, with many of the same needs challenges, and joys as you.


Vendors: 
Sorry, we're set for 2011, but we invite you to come (with your furry friends) and enjoy the day!


Donors 

Support Open Doors' work with children and animals. Learn more about Open Doors at www.opendoorsagf.org. Donate in honor or memory of a beloved child or pet.