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Racing for our furry friends

| 13 May 2015 | 01:07
    Running for a good cause.
    Running for a good cause.
    Racers take off.
    Racers take off.
    The Harms Family: Sierra, Emily, Tyler and Jamison of Sparta. Their dad Brian was the race coordinator.
    The Harms Family: Sierra, Emily, Tyler and Jamison of Sparta. Their dad Brian was the race coordinator.
    Philip Fancher of Andover, Tucker Mowbray of Sparta and Jason Fancher of Andover warming up for the race.
    Philip Fancher of Andover, Tucker Mowbray of Sparta and Jason Fancher of Andover warming up for the race.
    Medals awarded to participants.
    Medals awarded to participants.
    Blake Krohn of Wantage with OSCAR the dog.
    Blake Krohn of Wantage with OSCAR the dog.
    9-week-old Luna from Lake Hopatcong.
    9-week-old Luna from Lake Hopatcong.
    Tucker Mowbray of Sparta with a new friend, Lizzy.
    Tucker Mowbray of Sparta with a new friend, Lizzy.
    Caden McQuillan of Sparta happy to meet Bear from Vernon.
    Caden McQuillan of Sparta happy to meet Bear from Vernon.
    Lisa Saparito, Sparta Alpine Gym Teacher and her dog Bella.
    Lisa Saparito, Sparta Alpine Gym Teacher and her dog Bella.

AUGUSTA — Pooches and humans alike came out to race for a good cause on Saturday, May 9.

One Step Closer Animal Rescue presented the O.S.C.A.R. 5K-9 Run/Walk & 1K Fido Fun Run at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. All proceeds supported The Next Step Campaign.

For more information on O.S.C.A.R. visit www.oscaranimalrescue.org.

— Photos by Amy Cilli