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Doing it for the critters

| 22 Sep 2016 | 03:31
    Doing it for the critters
    Doing it for the critters
    West Milford resident Kimberly Lehman and her dogs Kristy and Kelly prepared for and then competed in the costume contest near the beach in Wawayanda State Park.
    West Milford resident Kimberly Lehman and her dogs Kristy and Kelly prepared for and then competed in the costume contest near the beach in Wawayanda State Park.
    Visiting from Westtown, N.Y., Lynn Rhinesmith and her yellow lab Brodie wore "super" costumes and then competed in the Pucker-up contest.
    Visiting from Westtown, N.Y., Lynn Rhinesmith and her yellow lab Brodie wore "super" costumes and then competed in the Pucker-up contest.

VERNON — Despite passing rain showers, Sunday brought hundreds of visitors and their canine companions to the annual “Walk-a-Dog-a-thon” held at the main beach area of Wawayanda State Park.
The event was a fundraiser for the West Milford Animal Shelter.
Prizes were given for those individuals, families, and groups that collected the most to benefit the shelter and each dog that participated received a free goodie bag and bandana.
There were also four contests: Best Dressed (owner and dog), smallest and largest dog by size, and Pucker-up (best canine kisser). During the event, an announcer mentioned that over $17,000 had already been raised by the event.
According to the shelter, every $10 raised will feed one homeless cat, kitten or dog for two weeks. The West Milford Animal Shelter is completely maintained and managed by volunteers and every penny raised directly benefits the homeless shelter animals. For more information go to their Website www.westmilfordanimalshelter.org or call the shelter at 973-728-2859.
— Photos by Chris Wyman