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MARCH 31, 2021

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL XXXI • NO 6

WISHING YOU A BLESSED AND JOY FILLED EASTER

Tutors Sought To Help Students Achieve Their Goals BY FRANCINE FULTON

Willow (left photo) and Teddy Bear (right photo) are currently in foster care and are available for adoption through the Lifesaving Pet Rescue of Chester County Facebook page.

Cats, Kittens Seeking Forever Homes hose interested in providing a forever home to a cat or kitten currently in foster care are invited to check out the Lifesaving Pet Rescue of Chester County Facebook page started by Josie Davis of Atglen. Davis fosters for pets and decided to start the page as way to find homes for her rescues. Currently, Davis fosters cats for Angie’s Stray Foundation, founded by Ruth Jenkins of Oxford; Centerville Pet Rescue; and the Pet Pantry of Lancaster County.

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“I foster for Ruth, which is essentially how I got started,” Davis explained. “Ruth also volunteered at LaMancha (Animal Rescue of Coatesville) and we connected through there. I have been fostering for three years and Ruth has been doing this for 20 years. I do the Lifesaving Pet Rescue (page) to let the community know who is available for adoption.” Featured on the page right now is Teddy Bear, an older cat who is up to date with vaccines, has been neutered and is feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FELV) negative.

“He was found living under a porch in Parkesburg,” said Davis. “He is a sweet old boy who loves to sit next to you on the couch. He uses the litter box without issue. Teddy deserves a forever home; I hope he can find his person.” Also available is Willow, a 7-month-old neutered male who is up to date on vaccines. “He has been in foster care since he was small. He is really in need of a forever home,” said Davis. Those interested in adopting Teddy or Willow must complete an application and provide personal and veterinarian references. Those

who adopt a pet are asked to make a suggested donation. “I have an application (through) Angie’s Stray Foundation. (Ruth) named the rescue in honor of her late dog, Angie,” Davis noted. The Facebook page also features other animals offered for adoption through the Brandywine Valley SPCA, among other rescue groups. “I try to help network,” noted Davis. “You want to see (the pets) do well.” Davis said that because of COVID-19, the kitten population has increased because some spay and neuter programs ceased operations during the pandemic.

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Every student who enters the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) Adult Tutoring Program has a goal. Whether the goal is improving their English-speaking skills, passing the GED (General Educational Development) tests or seeking a better job, their objectives can often be better achieved with the help of a volunteer tutor. The Chester County OIC Adult Tutoring Program currently has a need for volunteers who are willing to work with an adult student


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