Kids Helping OSCAR

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.