Unleashed Abilities Holds its Third Annual ‘Mutts n’ Munchkins’ Fundraiser

By Hermela Hailemariam

(Photo: Courtesy of Diane Karsh)
(Photo: Courtesy of Diane Karsh)

Unleashed Abilities held its third annual Mutts n’ Munchkins fundraiser last Saturday, Sept. 28, at Cherry Hill Park. It was a family-friendly event with games, activities, food, face painting and music.

“It was a fun, exciting, beautiful day,” said Keri Putonen, a founder of Unleashed Abilities.

Unleashed Abilities is an organization that aims to spread goodwill and aid to animals in need. It hopes a create a better community as they care for animals and train them to become better pets.

This year Unleashed Abilities raised over $2,500 to donate to AWOL Mutts, a group of volunteers  who come to the rescue of animals displaced due to deployment.

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