A popular nonprofit event that raises funds for animals intends to relocate this year to Mahoning Township.

Donna Crum, president of the Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society & Carbon County Animal Cruelty Fund, discussed plans for the 13th annual Rockin’ Rescue event with supervisors on Wednesday.

Crum, who is also the founder of the Rockin’ Rescue, said that plans are to hold the 13th annual event July 7-9 on private property that was donated for their use from the owner on Route 443 by Tractor Supply.

The event most recently had been held in the Weissport Borough Park, but needed a change of venue, Crum said.

“It’s ever-changing,” Crum said. “We got to be where the traffic is.”

Crum said this year’s event is still going to raise funds for the medical care and needs of the rescues, the shelters, and any animal victim of neglect, abuse or cruelty.

“This year, it will be dedicated to the animals and rescuers that we lost, and the animals that we saved,” she said. “It’s to educate and make sure that people have the resources and the knowledge of where to call for whatever situation arises.”

Crum said this year’s event will have extended hours, and will have food vendors, kids games, bingo, corn hole tournament, and Apollo the Alligator.

She said July 7 will be 80s Night; July 8 will feature a car show hosted by the Palmerton Pacemakers, a rabies clinic, and live bands from 1-9 p.m., while July 9 will have entertainment by the Pennsylvania Villagers, and there will be a Summer Desert Auction, followed by another entertainer to be announced.

Crum said that any nonprofit animal rescue can set up for free.

She added they will be accepting donations for the animal food pantry.

“We have something for everyone,” she said. “If it wouldn’t be for the sponsors, donors, and volunteers, we couldn’t make it work; networking is the way to save the lives that we do.”

Board Chairman Robert Slaw told Crum he wishes her well with the event.

“I hope you’re successful,” Slaw said. “This area needs animal help.”