The Voorhees Animal Orphanage (VAO) will hold its 28th Annual Woofstock Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Voorhees Town Center (rain date is Sunday, Sept. 29). It is the biggest fundraising event of the year for the Animal Orphanage. This year, Auto Lenders is partnering in the event.
Woofstock is a day-long, outdoor festival that celebrates community and pets. It is a family friendly, fun-filled day with something for everyone, even your four-legged furry friends. You can shop among many different vendors. The last Woofstock had over 125 artisans, craft, retail and informational booths. There will be gourmet food trucks, animal rescue groups (many with adoptable animals) and a gigantic gift basket raffle pavilion. It is a day where your well-behaved pets are more than welcome to attend and stroll the festival site with you. Enjoy music by Red Sky, dog demonstrations, a beer garden, a humongous gift basket raffle pavilion, the ever-popular VAO Alumni Parade led by Hegeman String Band and much more! Admission is a $2 donation. Children under 5 are admitted free.
The Voorhees Animal Orphanage (“VAO”) is a non-profit Municipal Animal Shelter dedicated to providing housing, food and medical care to stray and unwanted animals until permanent homes can be found. It is an open-intake animal shelter serving 25 municipalities in Southern New Jersey, 21 of which are in Camden County. Although the VAO serves more than half of Camden County, it does not receive any operational or financial support from the County. The only income it receives are the monthly fees from the municipalities that it serves and adoption fees. Otherwise, it relies very heavily on the generosity of charitable donations to help meet its budget.
VAO is also an Adoption Center. That means when space allows, it can rescue cats and dogs from overcrowded, high-kill shelters. The VAO works with local, regional and national shelters and rescue groups, saving lives wherever and whenever it can. In 2023 the VAO saved the lives of over 2,100 cats and dogs that made their way to the shelter. The VAO has saved over 40,000 lives since its inception in 1988.
The VAO does not discriminate against any breed, nor does it turn any animal away due to medical conditions or age. Each animal in the shelter receives individual consideration and attention, regardless of the number of animals in their care.
The VAO personnel believe that every animal has the right home and family waiting for them. The goal is to operate to meet or exceed a 90% live release rate (a.k.a., “No-kill”). In 2023, their live release rate was 94.3%.
VAO strives to be an exemplary shelter and adoption center through collaborative partnerships, responsible business practices, and exceptional customer service.
For more information about Woofstock or the Animal Orphanage, visit theanimalorphanage.org, email info@vaonj.org or call (856) 627-9111.
** The Gibbsboro Voorhees Athletic Association (GVAA) is hosting a Golf Outing on Friday, Sept. 27 at 11:00am at the Ramblewood Country Club. For more information, contact John Conners at jconners5632@gmail.com or 856-261-8738.
** The Voorhees Business Association (VBA) is hosting a Bowling Fundraiser/Flashback to the 80’s Night on Sept. 27 at 6:00 pm at 30 Strikes, 501 S White Horse Pike, Stratford. For more information, visit voorheesbusinessassociation.org.
**Voorhees Township Public Works, in cooperation with the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Tab Shredding, is hosting a FREE paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9am to noon at the Voorhees Town Center. For more information, call Public Works Department at (856)428-5499.
** The Animal Welfare Association will open its doors and campus for an afternoon of family fun at the Howl-O-Ween Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1-4pm. Kids and furry friends can enjoy the outdoor activities, rain or shine. Enter the 50/50 cash raffle or participate in costume contests. Admission is free. Register to decorate a trunk at https://give.awanj.org/HowlOWeen-2024 For more information, contact Meggin Olivo at (856)424-2288 x113
** The Camden County Board of Elections needs poll workers for the upcoming election. This year the Board of Elections is hiring employees 16 and over.
$300 for the day from 5am – 9pm, Tuesday, Nov. 5 (General Election).
For more information, call (856) 401-8683
** Voorhees Township is once again partnering with Morey’s Piers to offer discounted tickets for their amusement piers located on the Boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ. Tickets may be obtained in person from the office of the Voorhees Township Clerk (856) 429-7757 and are payable by cash only. Tickets are available to residents and non-residents.
