Young Animal Advocates
Kids Helping OSCAR
We believe kids can make a real difference for animals in need. Every effort, big or small, helps us rescue, care for, and rehome dogs in our community.
Kids learn the value of setting goals and feeling like they are making a difference. After reaching their goal, we recognize each child or group right here on this page.
Have questions? Call us at (973) 810-2853.
Ways Kids Can Help
Pick one that suits you. Every effort makes a difference.
Candy Sale
Buy candy bars for $0.50 and sell them for $1. Funds go directly to vet care and rescue operations.
Car Wash
Wash cars in your neighborhood on a nice day to raise funds for the rescue.
Bake Sale
Sell baked goods in your community or at a storefront to help fund vet care.
Supply Drive
Collect supplies your community can donate. We use them every single day and are always in need.
Can Shake
Collect change in a jar or do a community change collection to help fund vet care.
Make Dog Treats
There are easy recipes online — the dogs are always happy to gobble them down!
Make Dog Toys
Easy to make and the dogs enjoy them for months. A great hands-on project for any age.
Sponsor a Dog
For just $25/month, you can sponsor a rescue dog — covering food, supplies, and preventative care.
Birthday Drive
Ask guests to bring supply donations to your birthday party instead of presents for you.
Make Dog Tags
Make dog tags with OSCAR info on them for our foster dogs so they're always identified.
Ready to get started?
Reach your goal and we'll add you to our OSCAR Kids Hall of Fame below!
Get in touch and we'll help you plan your project.
OSCAR Kids Hall of Fame
Every young person who has stepped up for the animals we rescue.
Lila Anacker
Raised money and collected donations from friends and family for the dogs and cats of OSCAR.
Riley
Asked for pet items for her birthday and delivered them personally to the dogs at OSCAR.
Lucy & Girl Scout Troop 6565
Delivered homemade dog treats as part of a service project. The dogs loved every bite!
Warm Hearts Warm Lives 4H Club
Donated $100 for a paver brick for our walkway and donated baskets to our Tricky Tray fundraiser.
Gaby & Samantha, Silver Scouts
Visited OSCAR for a tour and delivered a wonderful collection of donations.
Daisy Troop #96783
Collected donations outside Vernon Acme — a trunk-full of animal supplies and over $300 in cash.
Peri & Her Brownie Troop
For her 8th birthday, Peri asked friends for pet supplies. Her Brownie troop also made dog chew toys out of t-shirts.
Michael
At just 3 years old, Michael asked his birthday guests for shelter donations instead of gifts. Happy 3rd Birthday, Michael!
Penelope
Asked for OSCAR supplies for her birthday instead of presents. Thank you for your generosity!
Paige (5th Year!)
For the 5th consecutive birthday, Paige collected donations for OSCAR. Her parents say they couldn't be prouder of her commitment and dedication.
The Learning Experience, Hackettstown
Cassie visited 7 classes of students who had collected supplies for the rescue. They especially loved meeting puppy Brady!
Ellie & Megan
Sold dog and 'human' treats at a TREPS Marketplace event and donated the proceeds to OSCAR.
Ben & Charlotte, Helen Morgan School
Set up a donation jar at their TREPS Marketplace table and donated leftover dog treats and toys. Ben adopted his cats Hale & Ally through OSCAR.
Pope John Middle School
Students collected supplies for OSCAR after Cassie gave a talk at the school.
Sparta Girls on the Run
Organized a wonderful supply collection for OSCAR. All of us — and all the animals — truly appreciate it.
Aiden
For his birthday party, Aiden asked guests to bring dog and cat food, toys, and supplies instead of gifts. What a generous young man!
Hanover Township Girl Scout Troop 309
Built agility courses for both play yards at the shelter and provided a sturdy donation bin. Outstanding work!
Paige (4th Year!)
For the fourth consecutive birthday, Paige asked family to donate to OSCAR instead of giving her gifts.
Intervale School Troop 6175, Parsippany
Donated supplies and a gift card for the shelter animals.
Girl Scout Troop 4546
Donated dog/cat beds, toys, and heating pads they made. Several scouts have also been volunteering at OSCAR events.
Hunter & Hayden
Collected and delivered a wonderful array of goodies for the shelter animals.
Mrs. Tirpack's 8th Grade Math Class, Sparta
Students completed a service learning project combining math concepts with community service — making homemade dog treats and donating them to OSCAR.
Sparta Middle School Heart & Sole
Made treats and toys for the OSCAR dogs. Many thanks, girls!
Girls on the Run, Helen Morgan School
Selected OSCAR as their chosen charity for the season and organized a supply drive at the school.
Lemonade Stand Girls
Sold lemonade and raised $70 to help OSCAR dogs and cats. Thank you!
Paige (3rd Year!)
Once again asked her family to make donations to OSCAR for her birthday.
Paige
For her 10th birthday, Paige decided on her own to ask family for OSCAR donations rather than presents — and threw an OSCAR-themed birthday party!
Emily
OSCAR ambassador extraordinaire — Emily even packed her OSCAR t-shirt to display in the British Virgin Islands during a family trip!
Kelsey
Had a birthday party and asked guests to bring OSCAR supplies instead of gifts. Delivered them personally to an adoption event.
Reilly
Used her birthday money to purchase puppy items for OSCAR and shipped them to the shelter.
Zack (5) & Gia (9)
Baked dog treats from scratch and made homemade dog toys to donate. Chip the Chocolate Lab reportedly loved the toy with the water bottle in it!
Zoe (2nd Year!)
Celebrated her 10th birthday by asking everyone to donate supplies to OSCAR instead of bringing gifts — for the second year in a row!
Jadynn
Had a birthday party and asked friends to donate to OSCAR instead of bringing presents.
Hilltop Country Day School 6th Grade, Sparta
Made homemade dog treats and held a bake sale to raise funds for vet care. Students also volunteered at the shelter.
Zoe
Asked for OSCAR donations instead of birthday gifts to thank the organization for her dogs Henry and Vinny, both OSCAR rescues.
Fiona Schicho
Working on her Silver Award, Fiona collected a tremendous amount of supplies from school, neighbors, and a community drive — arriving with a truckload!
Hayley Singer
Organized a fundraiser at her mother's business and secured a full pallet of supplies. An active OSCAR volunteer and true champion for the animals.
Fredon Daisy Troop
Did a supply drive for OSCAR. Cassie visited their school and brought two dogs — the girls were thrilled to help.
Kenze Merwin & Family
Hosted a breakfast at their home and asked guests to bring OSCAR supplies — for the second year in a row! An amazing collection.
Alpine School, Sparta — Sophie Venus & Friends
Collected over a car full of supplies — OSCAR's biggest supply drive at the time. A huge effort led by Sophie Venus.