SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The community came together to support to the TJO Animal Control and Adoption Center, of course while having some fun.

The annual Pawzaar Craft Fair was held on Saturday in Springfield. the event raised funds to provide resources and support for lifesaving veterinary care for the animals at the Thomas J. O’Connor animal control and adoption center. There Were Over 35 Vendors, Raffles, Pet Merchandise, Baked Goods, Festive Music, And A Few Special Raffles.

Western Mass News was there, and we talked to the Executive Director for the foundation for TJO Animals Janna Brown to give you an inside look.

When asked about her favorite part of working this event and why it’s so special as their longest running event, Janna Brown mentioned the importance of their community, “I think my favorite part of the day is just watching everybody come in with big smiles on their faces. They walk around and do their shopping they tell us their stories about the animals that they’ve helped or that they’ve had in their lives and everyone kind of connects that way. We’re all big animal people here. So, it’s really great hearing from the community of TJO (has) impacted them.”

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