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CATHERINE’S BUTTERFLY PARTY
RAIN OR SHINE
June 7th / 12:00 – 4:00
3 Primrose Street
Fairfield Hills Campus, Newtown
FREE
Can you feel the excitement? It’s time for the 9th annual Catherine’s Butterfly Party – everyone’s favorite FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL WITH MEGA ADOPTION EVENT!! Every year, the sanctuary welcomes over 12,000 people and hundreds of furry friends to an afternoon dedicated to compassion and kindness. Honoring Catherine’s birthday and her love of animals, Catherine’s Butterfly Party is Newtown’s largest single day FREE event and helps more than 200 animals find their forever homes. Enjoy the magic and watch as the smiles, purrs and tail wags unfold!
- 12,000+ guests annually
- 25+ animal rescue organizations featuring over 200 adoptable animals
- 200+ animals adopted last year including dogs, cats, turtles, hamsters, guinea pigs & more!
- Live “ambassador” wildlife, military k-9 demonstrations & educational presentations
- Free face painting, crafts & endless activities for kids
- Pet related vendors, local artisans, food trucks, live music, and entertainment
The CVH Animal Sanctuary is committed to helping animals in need find the loving homes they deserve. Thanks to our sponsors, Catherine’s Butterfly Party always remains FREE to participating rescues AND the public. This allows hard working animal welfare groups to focus on their animals while we take care of everything else.




