North Warren residents are stepping up to assist the One Step Closer Animal Rescue after a devastating fire Wednesday at its shelter in Andover.
The animal rescue at Stanhope-Sparta Road, known as OSCAR, was a haven for about 40 dogs, according to the Hopatcong Police Department
“We are asking our community to come together to support this vital resource,” said Knowlton Township Mayor Debra Shipps. “Donations of any amount will go directly toward providing emergency care, temporary housing, medical treatment, and the eventual rebuilding of the shelter.”
Shipps said donations can be made to a GoFundMe page.
A wish list of needed supplies can be found on Amazon.
Police and fire departments responded to the scene Wednesday shortly before 4 p.m. The fire originated in the kennel area of the rescue. For their safety, the animals were released just before the fire began to spread, said Hopatcong Police Chief Meghan McCluskey.
Hudson Farm and Happy Tails Rescue in Hackettstown retrieved most of the dogs, but some may still be unattended in the area, said McCluskey.
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- Joe Phalon, Contributing Writerhttps://ridgeviewecho.com/author/joe-phalon-contributing-writer/
