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2nd Annual Pet Adoption Fair - Summit Animal Rescue Association

Summit Animal Rescue Association today announced the organization’s 2nd Annual Pet Adoption Fair.  The purpose of this event is to generate awareness about Summit Animal Rescue Association and to raise funds to help continue their mission.

The Fair is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 11:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday October 16, 2011 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Parker Gardens, 1325 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.  The event is open to the general public.  There will be a number of cats and kittens that are available for adoption as well as dogs from the All-Star Pet Rescue on Saturday and New Hope Pet Rescue on Sunday. There is no entrance fee to attend this event.

Attractions at the Fair include but are not limited to

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• Dr. Liz Pet Communicator on Saturday and Sharon Kurtz Pet Communicator on Sunday Pre-Appointments are advised – contact Janice at 732-734-1799 or janicet.sara@gmail.com
• Ask The Vet with Dr. Fuerst of Boulevard Vet in Kenilworth
• Pet CPR by The American Red Cross
• Dog Behaviorist & Trainer by Pat Ali of One Happy Hound Canine Training
• People for Animals – discussing low cost vetting options
• Bake Sale
• Various Vendor booths
• Tricky Tray

Summit Animal Rescue Association, Inc (SARA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization located in Berkeley Heights NJ.  Their mission is to rescue cats, dogs, or any animal in need, give them medical attention, rehabilitate them, and provide a temporary, loving environment until permanent homes are found. Adoptions are held weekly at Petco in Watchung afnd Old Bridge.  In addition, SARA assists NJ residents with low-cost resources to spay and neuter feral cats in order to reduce the number of unwanted kittens in shelters.  SARA has a proven track record for saving lives.  Through tireless efforts they have found homes for over 4,000 animals since they began over 8 years ago. SARA’s entire staff is made up of volunteers, working in tandem with veterinarians who assist with discounted rates.  They spend no money on advertising, so 100% of all donations and funds raised go directly to the care and feeding of the animals saved.  More information about SARA can be found on the organization’s website at www.sararescue.petfinder.com.

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