Franklin Lakes, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/27/2011 -- The DSM Group recently participated in a few local sponsorships with Don Bosco Prep and Bergen Catholic high school. Good luck to everyone who is beginning a new school year!

Companion Animal Advocates has a few upcoming events and we want you and your four-legged friends to attend a few of them! Or if you are looking to adopt, there are two events coming up as well.

• Make sure to come by on Thursday, September 22nd and support CAA at Bergen Fest this year.

• On Saturday, September 24th, stop by Borough Park in Waldwick from 12-5pm. and participate in the Waldwick Day Dog Contest that supports CAA. Rain date is scheduled for Sunday, September 25th.

• The Ridgewood Vet Adopt-a-Pet Day will be held on Sunday, September 25th at Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital in Ridgewood from 11am-4pm.

• CAA is also calling all dogs to join The Carnivale of the Dogs, sponsored by TD Bank, on Sunday, October 2nd at The Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood from 11am-3pm.

• Come enjoy premium wines, international beers and culinary delights at Pinots, Pints & Plates, a benefit for The League of St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, on September 30th from 7 - 10pm at the Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes. This event is presented in partnership with Pane e Vino in Wyckoff. Tickets available for $95 each until September 16th and after the 16th, tickets will $125 each. Call RSVP at 973.754.4406 for more information.

• Support the Wyckoff Parks and Recreation Foundation at Oktoberfest on Thursday, October 13th from 7-11pm at McBride Field in Franklin Lakes. There will be German food, beer, wine and music!