5th Annual October Tails Halloweek-Themed Fundraiser

For the fifth consecutive year “Oliver,” an English Cocker Spaniel, and “Lucy,” a Border Terrier, have been named honorary Co-chairs of the event planning committee for “October Tails,” Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Centers’ annual Halloween-themed event for dogs and their owners. The event, which is sponsored by Animal Emergency and Referral Associates (AERA) of Fairfield and the Animal Eye Center (AEC) of Little Falls, will be held on Sunday, October 28, from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. in Verona Park. Special guest emcee Maria Milito of Q104.3 FM will be in attendance as well as 2010 Animal Planet Puppy Bowl MVP Jake “The Chug.” Proceeds will fund Paws for Patients, a canine therapy program for patients served by Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Centers. The centerpiece of “October Tails” is a Halloween costume contest for dogs, with prizes in the following categories: Most Original, Funniest, Most Heartwarming and Best in Show. The event also features children’s activities and a poster contest, games, agility demonstrations, obedience games and vendors. Dog owners interested in pet therapy can have their dogs assessed for temperament by trained on-site evaluators. Admission to October Tails is $20 per family, but is free to all fundraising participants who raise a minimum of $25. Ask your friends, family and co-workers to sponsor you and your dog(s) with a minimum donation of $10. Visit www.octobertails.com to set up your own sponsorship page. Prizes will be awarded to fundraisers in the categories of $25- 99, then $100 and up. The top fundraiser will be awarded a $250 Amazon.com gift card. Business sponsorships are available as well as journal advertising in the official October Tails Businesses and Services Directory. Please see octobertails.com for details. To register in advance visit www.octobertails.com or download a registration form at www.barnabashealthhospice.org. For more information, call 973-322-4792 or email octobertails@barnabashealth.org.