Downtown Haddonfield will celebrate our four legged friends with pet-related promotions, adoption opportunities and pet-friendly activities during Haddonfield’s first ever Pet-a-Palooza charity event on Saturday, March 21 from noon to 4 p.m.
The event will feature an opportunity to adopt a dog and/or cat from the local Camden County Animal Shelter (CCAS) in Kings Court from noon to 4 p.m.
Founded by the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1997, the CCAS has been fighting to reduce the overwhelming stray/unwanted animal population in its county. CCAS is an open admissions shelter and takes in over 6,000 companion animals from 17 municipalities in Camden County every year. CCAS provides Camden County with low-cost spay and neutering options. By providing the service at such a low cost, CCAS hopes to reduce the number of stray/unwanted animals in the county.
Live music will be performed throughout the day, and a pet parade will commence at Haddy Lane beginning at noon. The parade will be led by Downtown Haddonfield shop owners who regularly have their pet ‘mascots’ present during business hours. Pet costumes are welcome to add to the fun, but are not required for the parade. Parade participation is open to the general public. Interested pet owners are asked to register at www.downtownhaddonfield.com/events/pet-palooza-parade-registration/, or at Ahead of the Pack, located at 207 Kings Highway East.
Ahead of the Pack will be setting up a pet bakery and offering gourmet treats throughout the entire event. Pet-related services will also be available to offer grooming and other pet amenities.
Want to capture a moment with your loving pet? Colette Oswald Photography will be offering ‘Pet Portraits: Family Portraits with your pet!’ in her studio at 40 Tanner Street. Pet portraits are available by appointment, and walk-ins will be accommodated. For more details, visit their website at www.coletteoswaldphoto.com.
Some of Downtown Haddonfield shops and eateries will donate a percentage of their proceeds made during ‘Pet-a-Palooza’ to the Camden County Animal Shelter, so everyone is invited to pack up their pooches, start their spring shopping, and contribute to a charitable cause.
Below is a list of the participating retail stores who will donate a portion of their day’s proceeds to the Camden County Animal Shelter:
PARTICIPATING STORES
- 08033 Haddonfield Apparel
- Ahead of the Pack
- Casa Bella Trattoria
- Colette Oswald Photography
- da Soli
- Evearts Gallery
- Girlfriends Boutique
- Gorshin Trading Post & Supplies
- In the Kitchen Cooking School
- Jax Boutique
- Juniper
- LisaMichaels Salon
- maxwelljames
- Pearl Clutch
- Rhinoceros Gamery, Activity & Toy Store
- Second Time Around
- Serendipity of Haddonfield
- SIX on east
- Starry Eyed Boutique
- the COFFEE bouTEAque
- The Little Shop
- The Paper Trail
- Wild Violet Natural Specialties
- Zaffron Mediterranean Cuisine
“Everyone participating in Pet-a-Palooza is so excited about this new event,” said Remi Fortunato, retail recruiter for the Partnership for Haddonfield. “It is a great opportunity for visitors to bring their pets with them as they visit our Downtown shops for special treats and treatment all day.”
If you don’t make a purchase at a Downtown shop, but still want to donate to the CCAS you can do so at their Kings Court adoption booth, or bring pet items such as sheets, blankets, towels, beds, food and toys to these designated stores before or during the event:
DROP OFF CENTERS FOR PET SUPPLIES
08033 Haddonfield Apparel
Ahead of the Pack
Evearts Gallery
Girlfriends Boutique
Haddonfield Groomer
Jax Boutique
Juniper
Pearl Clutch
Rhinoceros Gamery, Activity & Toy Store
Serendipity of Haddonfield
SIX on east
Sweet T’s Bakeshop
the COFFEE bouTEAque
The Little Shop
The Paper Trail
Wild Violet Natural Specialties
Zaffron Mediterranean Cuisine
PET RELATED SERVICES
Ahead of the Pack
A.R.F.E.R (Always Ready for Every Rover)
Animal Adoption Center of Voorhees
Animal Welfare Association
Camden County Animal Shelter
Creature Comforts Pet Sitting
Fox & Feline
Healing Touch for Animals
House Paws
Paws for People
Pets Are Inn
Ruff House
The Smile Makers
MUSICAL ENTERTAINERS
Trio Nova
Cafe Ghosts
The Unstoppable Hack Beats
In the event of rain, Pet-a-Palooza will take place Sunday, March 22 from noon to 4 p.m. For more information about Downtown Haddonfield and Pet-a-Palooza, please visit DowntownHaddonfield.com.
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Haddonfield Child Care and Paw It 4ward Foundation are working together to raise awareness of animal welfare and rescue animals.
An Art 4 Paws event will be held on Saturday, March 21 at Bistro at Haddonfield, 59 East Kings Highway. Artwork from the children at Haddonfield Child Care will be on display at the Bistro to raise funds for the foundation.
For more information, visit www.pawit4wardfoundation.com.
