Peace4paws is a 501 (c) 3 non profit public charity based in Northern New Jersey. It is dedicated in supporting sanctuary and forever homes for the animals retired from use in research and related fields by mounting fundraising events centered around yoga, music,or animal friendly activities and through student outreach.




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OUR NEXT THREE BIG EVENT ARE...

PUCCINI & PASTA  //  APRIL 26, 7PM
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
9 Harrington Ave. Westwood, NJ  //  $30 Adult, $25 Senior, $15 Kids under 10
with Palisades Opera & Guests Linda Balliro & James Kelso
doors open at 6:30 pm so come early

click here

SPEECH LEVEL SINGING WORKSHOP  //  APRIL 27, 3-5:30PM
WESTWOOD MUSIC STUDIO

190 Westwood Ave. Westwood, NJ  //  $30 Audit, $60 Perform
Call Vinnie at 201-666-2539 to reserve  // Spaces limited
with Linda Balliro

click here

JAZZ & BRUNCH  //  APRIL 28, 11-3PM
SESSION BISTRO

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UPDATE ON CANDLelIGHT YOGA

On January 18, 2013 - we raised $1,245
from the Candlelight Yoga with Mary Beth Barnhart at Sukha Arts Center.
Thank you Mary Beth, Christine from Sukha and all the other volunteers!

Check out the page on the event by clicking on this link : Candlelight Yoga with Mary Beth.

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A LOOK BACK AT...

PAWSFEST 2012
October 7, 2012 @ Grace Episcopal Church of Westwood

Our Second Annual Event Was A Great Success Thanks To All Of You!

On October 7, 2012, at Grace Episcopal Church, 9 Harrington Avenue, Westwood, NJ the community came out in mass to enjoy this fun for the whole family animal event.  Most attended the ecumenical Blessing of the Animals Mass with Father Rob Rhodes along with their pet birds, rabbits, cats, dogs, and turtles.  In the large parish hall there were also many loving dogs (from The Last Resort), cats (from FOCAS), and rabbits (from Hug - a - Bunny Rabbit Rescue, Inc) available to foster or adopt. THREE CATS WERE ADOPTED!

Wendy Erickson was back again taking journalistic quality photos, like the one below on this page. Her new book of photos from Pawsfest 2012 will be out soon – we will keep you posted! Check out her website with photos from last year by clicking here.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, Amanda's No Tricks Just Treats, Doggy Deuce, For Excellence In Care, Gina Colagero, Attorney at Law, Lewis Drugs, Watch Out Jewelers, and Westwood Pets as well as all our food donors.  Visit "Pawsfest 2012 Sponsors" for more info on our sponsors, the event, and to view pictures from the event.

Because of the high attendance and the pre and post event donations, peace4paws was able to give financial support to 6 research animal sanctuaries and five local shelters who are open to helping animals that were used in research and related fields.  This year’s sanctuary charities include The Kindness Ranch, Save the Chimps, Mindy’s Memories, Jungle Friends, Amigos De Los Animales, The Beagle Freedom Project, and the three local charities who brought adoptable animals to our event, HugaBunny Rabbit Rescue, The Last Resort, and FOCAS as well as two other local charities that welcome research animals Mylestone Equine Rescue, and Pet’s Alive.

peace4paws is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) 3 public charity  //  all donations are tax deductible

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This lovely beagle is a Freegle, which means, she is a rescued research beagle. Harriet!   Read all about her by clicking here.
She has her own webpage and facebook page, click here to visit!

Harriet, and her many Freegle relatives attended and performed in Songs of Hope, April 3, 2011.
All the Freegles and other participants were volunteers for the Kindness Ranch
to raise money and awareness for the Kindness Ranch, Cleo at Mylestone Equine Rescue, and Pet's Alive!  

 

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About Us:

Our Ultimate Goal

A peaceful, natural, and happy home for every animal, including the animals of research and related fields.

Our Mission 

We work with volunteers to organize events that:

Raise awareness for the necessity of permanent sanctuary and forever homes for animals retired from use in research and related fields through fundraising, student outreach and related activities.

Sukha Yoga, Candlelight Yoga for the Animals with Mary Beth Barnhardt  -  January 18, 2013
Arm Balance and Inversion Workshop with Eric Larson  -  February 2, 2013
Puccini and Pasta  -  April 26, 2013
Jazz and Brunch - April 28, 2013
Student Recitals  -  August 30, 2013
River Vale Farmers Market  -  Summer 2013
Dogfest  -  August 26, 2013
Canine Good Citizen  -  October 6, 2013
Pawsfest  -  October 6, 2013

...plus many more exciting events scheduled to come

OFFICERS

Jennifer Cece, President
Susan Weinrich, Vice President
Amanda Berk, Second Vice President
Charles Bellon, Treasurer
Cathy Schmidt, Recording Secretary
Katie Cagle, Corresponding Secretary

Board Of Directors

Jennifer Cece  -  Founder, Webmaster, Publicity Director, Event Coordinator, Music & Yoga Liaison
Susan Weinrich  -  Founder, Reception and Exhibits Director, Director of Aesthetics 
Amanda Berk  -  CPDT-KA
Jim Cagle  -  CPA, Finance Chair
Katie Cagle  -  Mailing list
Peter Rabcevics  -  Technology Chair, Graphic Arts
Ronni Sarrett Lederman  -  Corresponding Secretary, Music, Program, Tickets, Graphic Arts, Reception
Cathy Schmidt  -  Showroom Chair, Coffee Chair, Publicity Committee
Doreen Holstein  -  Tee Shirt Chair, Children's Corner

ADVISORY BOARD

Tammy Dunham-George  -  RVT, Former Caretaker of retired research animals
Mandy Gran  -  E-RYT, Juluka Yoga
Steve Cohen
Jennifer Decker
Tom Timbrook
Melanie Portsche
Katie Aubrey
Vicky Charron

And a special thank you to our original website designer Julia Leonhardt.




 peace4paws is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) 3 public charity all donations are tax deductible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

         

 

         

 

         

 

         

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just a few pictures from Pawsfest & the Blessing of the Animals 2011.
For more info just click here.