Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary Catherine’s Butterfly Party on June 9 in Newtown

In a touching tribute to the life and legacy of a first-grader lost in the Sandy Hook tragedy, the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary will host its 4^th annual Catherine’s “Butterfly Party” on Saturday, June 9 from 12-4pm at Fairfield Hills Campus (3 Primrose St.) in central Newtown, CT – conveniently located right off of I-84.

Celebrating its fourth consecutive year, the FREE community festival is open to the public and all are welcome to come and celebrate their love for animals and pay tribute to Catherine Hubbard’s life and her pursuit of compassion and kindness for animals and all beings. Last year, over 3,000 attended the event and over 50 homeless pets were successfully adopted and found loving new homes. Featuring a full day of exciting activities for adults, kids, and furry family members, highlights of the event will include:

• 20+ regional animal shelters & rescues featuring over 100 adoptable pets
• Personalities from Connoisseur Media’s WEZN-FM Star 99.9 and live music from LaFrance Acoustic
• Live CT State Trooper K-9 demonstrations
• Educational seminars + demonstrations by: Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory; Backyard Bees “Bee Kind”; Animal Embassy; Audubon at Bent of the River; Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy; Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation & Education, and more
• Special guest, Elana K. Arnold, author of A Boy Called Bat and Bat and the Waiting Game will sign books and meet fans from 1-3pm.
• Face painting, games, and crafts
• Pet portraits + butterfly photo booth
• Local vendors featuring pet-related products for purchase
• Food trucks, treats, and snacks galore

Over 20 local animal shelters and rescues will participate and over 100 homeless pets will be on-site at the event to meet and greet families interested in adoption. This year’s animal rescue and shelter partners include: Adopt-a-Dog, Inc., Animal Welfare Society, Inc., Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, ASPCA, BeFreegle Foundation, Companion Pet Rescue, CT Humane Society, CT Parrot Rescue, Danbury Animal Welfare Society, Furry Friends Foster & Rescue, Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue, House Rabbit Connection, Inc., Long Island Bulldog Rescue, Looking Glass Animal Rescue, One Dog at a Time Rescue, PawSafe Animal Rescue, Perfect Imperfections Rescue, PetRescue, Pets Alive, Red Leash Rescue, Rowanwood Farm, Thank Dog Rescue, and Animal Support: CT SART (CT State Animal Response Team).

Jenny Hubbard, Catherine’s mother, spoke about the inspiration behind this annual event. “Catherine had a natural ability to connect with and care for animals. She loved being in their presence and would whisper to them, “Tell all your friends I am kind.” Every year, Catherine asked for a birthday party that would bring all of her favorite creatures together, and with Catherine’s Butterfly Party, that wish is fulfilled.”

For more information on Catherine’s Butterfly Party, sponsorship opportunities, or to learn more about the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, please visit www.cvhfoundation.org