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Dumont Woman's 'Woofstock' Draws Dog Lovers, Donations

TENAFLY, N.J. — Dogs rocking colorful bandanas and other accessories scampered on tangled leashes at Tenafly's Municipal Circle Park during Pet ResQ Inc's 6th annual adoption fair, known as "Woofstock," on Oct. 11.

Both the weather and the company were perfect.

Both the weather and the company were perfect.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Franco the German Shephard and John hang out at Woofstock.

Franco the German Shephard and John hang out at Woofstock.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Coco the dachsund is a Pet ResQ pup.

Coco the dachsund is a Pet ResQ pup.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Puppy Piper hangs out with a young volunteer.

Puppy Piper hangs out with a young volunteer.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Amy, an 11-week-old Boxer-mix, cuddles with Alex.

Amy, an 11-week-old Boxer-mix, cuddles with Alex.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Gracie enjoys a ride in her sunflower stroller.

Gracie enjoys a ride in her sunflower stroller.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
A tuckered-out chocolate lab naps with his foster sister .

A tuckered-out chocolate lab naps with his foster sister .

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Face painters glamify supporters at Woofstock.

Face painters glamify supporters at Woofstock.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Ride 'em, cowboy!

Ride 'em, cowboy!

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Ori Peis — a mix between a sharpe and a pug — stop for a water break with Laura, right, and a friend.

Ori Peis — a mix between a sharpe and a pug — stop for a water break with Laura, right, and a friend.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Sammy the Boston terrier was excited to meet some furry friends.

Sammy the Boston terrier was excited to meet some furry friends.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Benjy is a great hugger.

Benjy is a great hugger.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Youngsters had treats.

Youngsters had treats.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Bailey and Alexis do some doggie-yoga.

Bailey and Alexis do some doggie-yoga.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine
Pet ResQ Founder Robyn Urman shows love to Jon McKiernan, 12, of Harrington Park, who hopes his $80 donation will help orphaned dogs find homes.

Pet ResQ Founder Robyn Urman shows love to Jon McKiernan, 12, of Harrington Park, who hopes his $80 donation will help orphaned dogs find homes.

Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine

Costume-clad canines and pups in strollers joined in the fun at the kissing booth, yoga tent and treat stands, which drew hundreds to the west end of the promenade on a bright, sunny day.

The non-profit Pet ResQ was founded more than 20 years ago by Robyn Urman, a Tenafly hair dresser from Dumont committed to rescuing unwanted, abused and special needs pooches.

"I am honored and humbled by all of the support and so proud to be a positive, giving influence on all these kids," Urman said. "They are amazing."

John McKiernan, 12, handed Urman $80 that he collected with a lemonade stand. McKiernan, who walks dogs in his Tenafly neighborhood, promised more to come.

"I just hope it helps them find homes," he said.

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