OCTOBER 2025
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Vendor at the R.D. Wilson Crafts for a Cause Craft Fair
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Donations made to 4 cat rescues and 1 farm rescue.
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Lots of catnip kickers were made!
SEPTEMBER 2025
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Made donation of dog food and treats, courtesy of Pawpack Doggie Daycare.
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Made donation of cat food.
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Attended Hamlin Tractor Supply Farmer's Market as a vendor.
august 2025
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Created flyers for a local dog foster.
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Creating a "Look Book" of local rescue "adoptees" to display at our upcoming events.
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Held our Raffles for Rescues Fundraiser at Jam Room Brewery Company!
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Sewing pet mats to replenish stock at Pet Central, Honesdale
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Monetary donation made towards Vet bill for cat rescue.
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Food donation to cat rescue.
JULY 2025
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Donated dog food to (2) two dog Rescues.
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Donated cat food to (2) two cat Rescues.
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Monetary donations were given to (3) three animal Rescues
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Held our Raffles For Rescues Raffle Fundraiser at Drafts Bar & Grill in Lake Ariel.
JUNE 2025
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Handmade cat kickers were re-stocked at Chickadee Studio in Pleasant Mount, and Pet Mats re-stocked at Pet Central, Honesdale.
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Monetary donations were made to (3) three Rescues.
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Hosted an online Scentsy Fundraiser
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Worked on our upcoming Raffles for Rescues Fundraiser in July.
may 2025
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Hosted our Crafts for Critters and More event, which turned out to be a fantastic day!
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Made monetary donations to various rescues.
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Continued our efforts in handcrafting pet mats and catnip kickers — a big thank you to Pet Central in Honesdale for selling them on our behalf!
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Designed graphics for a local rescue.
APRIL 2025
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Attended the Camp Ladore Spring Yard Sale
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Continued sewing pet mats (thank you to our sewing volunteers!)
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Paws for a Cause sales continued at Paw Pack Doggie Day Care
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Made a monetary donation towards local cat rescue vet bill.
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Continued work on our May 10th event.
Camp Ladore Spring Yard Sale
MARCH 2025
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Participated in the 2025 NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative Pet Expo/Animal Care Summit.
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Toured the event space for our Craft and More for Critters Fundraiser on May 10th.
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Developed brochures for our upcoming event on May 10th. If you own a business and would like us to leave some brochures for your customers, please let us know!
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Collected food donations.
NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative Pet Expo
FEBRUARY 2025
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We have successfully wrapped up our Fun Pasta Online Fundraiser. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who placed an order!
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The Share the Love Paw Prints fundraisers are now underway!
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We're busy working behind the scenes to prepare for our major fundraiser in May!
January 2025
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We've restocked our handmade pet mats at Pet Central in Honesdale. A big thank you to our volunteer sewers, Lani and Jackie!
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Our Fun Pasta online fundraiser has officially launched.
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We’ve begun planning our major event in May, titled Crafts and More for Critters.
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We provided various rescues with paw print cards so they can host their own Share the Love fundraisers.
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December 2024
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Hosted a “Caption This” contest each week in December, where winners selected a NEPA Rescue to receive a $25 donation. The rescues chosen included: Animal Care Associates, Blue Chip Rabbitat, ANA Critters, Dessin Animal Shelter, and Billy's New Hope Barn!
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Organized a “Holiday Oreos Gift Box” fundraiser. Although we sold only 12 dozen, we are thankful to everyone who placed an order!
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November 2024
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Organized and hosted our Raffle Basket Fundraiser at Drafts Bar & Grill, featuring 24 exciting raffle baskets! It was a delightful day filled with meeting new people! Thank you once again Drafts Bar & Grill for hosting us!
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Contributed several monetary donations to various rescues for Thanksgiving.
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Raffle Basket Fundraiser at Drafts Bar & Grill
october 2024
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Delivered new pet mats to Pet Central in Honesdale.
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Participated in Pet Central's Pet Appreciation Day.
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Gathered and distributed donations of food and supplies to various rescues.
SEPTEMBER 2024
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Gathered and distributed donations of food and supplies to several rescues.
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Sponsored the spaying/neutering of three TNR'd cats.
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Suzi provided temporary foster care for three kittens, all of whom have now found their forever homes!
August 2024
We are gradually returning to our routine.
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Suzi has been busy crafting cat kickers and pet mats.
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Sue focused on creating new and updated brochures.
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We participated in Pet Appreciation Day at Hamlin Tractor Supply, where we set up an information table. It was a pleasure meeting new people and their delightful furry companions.
July 2024
July proved to be a difficult month for co-founders Sue and Suzi. They faced several personal challenges, including surgery, a relocation, and the loss of Suzi's husband and Sue's mother. Consequently, no fundraisers/activites were conducted during this month.
June 2024
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Assisted at Billy's New Hope Barn fundraiser held on the farm.
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Provided supplies and monetary donations to various rescues.
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Sue enjoyed designing this graphic for Ana's Critters! Don't miss her exotic petting zoo and butterfly tent this summer at The Shoppes at Ritter's Farm in Mount Cobb.
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mAY 2024
We organized our second Pet Expo & Craft Fair, showcasing eight local animal rescues. Although the weather wasn't on our side once again, we feel it was a successful day! We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to support us! All proceeds from this event will be donated to the participating rescues.
APRIL 2024
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Successfully hosted our online auction, featuring 30 fantastic items thanks to the generosity of local businesses.
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Progressed with the planning for our May Pet Expo & Craft Fair event.
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Thanks to Suzi and volunteer sewers, we we able to restock our pet mats at Pet Central in Honesdale.
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MARCH 2024
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Organized a "Kitten Shower" food drive at Hayes Market, Waymart.
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Conducted an online auction featuring 29 fantastic prizes!
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Raffled off an exciting prize bundle that included a 2-hour tattoo session, a shopping gift certificate, and a pizza gift card!
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Collaborated with Kitties of NEPA Rescue at Pet's Supplies Plus in Dickson City, where we held a food drive, showcased adoptable kitties, and welcomed the Easter Bunny!
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Hosted a food drive at Hamlin Tractor Supply to benefit A.N.A. Critters Exotic Animal Rescue.
Kitten Shower Food Drive at Hayes Market
Hamlin Tractor Supply with ANA Critters
Pet's Supplies Plus, Dickson City with Kitties of NEPA
february 2024
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Co-hosted a kitten adoption and food drive event in collaboration with Kitties of NEPA Rescue at Hamlin Tractor Supply.
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We have been actively preparing for our two upcoming fundraisers: our Online Auction and the Pet Expo & Craft Fair.
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JANUARY 2024
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Organized a food drive at Hamlin Tractor Supply during their Pet Appreciation Day, collaborating with our friends from Animal Care Associates NEPA and Kitties of NEPA Rescue, who showcased adoptable kitties.
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Conducted a *flash fundraiser* offering four passes to the Kalahari Indoor Water Park.
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Contributed supplies to various rescues.
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Spread some holiday joy by providing Christmas stockings and supplies for kitties in rescue, along with gift cards to several local animal rescues.
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Contributed funds to a nearby Rescue & Sanctuary for essential supplies.
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Organized a Cookie Walk Fundraiser at the Hamlin Library.
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Hosted a two-day Designer Purse & Basket Raffle at Drafts Bar & Grill in Lake Ariel.
As we wrap up 2023, we are incredibly grateful to all our supporters who have helped us assist 21 local rescues!
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Looking ahead to 2024, our goals for our second year include:
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Continuing support for the animal rescues and shelters from 2023.
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Seeking out additional rescues in need.
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Expanding our partnership with local businesses that share our commitment to helping animals.
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Growing our team of volunteers to enhance our efforts for local rescues!
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NOVEMBER 2023
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Prepared for our upcoming Cookie Walk and Purse/Basket Raffle fundraisers.
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Took part in Pet Adoption Week at PetSmart in Dickson City.
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Delivered dog and cat food to several rescues, thanks to a generous donation from Hamlin Tractor Supply.
Pet Adoption Week event at PetSmart, Dickson City
October 2023
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Successfully wrapped up our Krispy Kreme fundraiser, selling 25 dozen donuts!
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Took part in Pet Central's Customer Appreciation Day in Honesdale.
Co-Founders Sue & Suzi at Pet Central
Customer Appreciation Day
SEPTEMBER 2023
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Held a Hot Dog Sale outside Hamlin Tractor Supply.
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Organized our first Pet Expo & Craft Event, with proceeds dedicated to the four animal rescues present.
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Launched our Krispy Kreme Digital Dozen Fundraiser, which will extend into October.
Rescues at our Pet Expo & Craft Fair
AUGUST 2023
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Participated in the St. Cats & Dogs of Nay Aug Park's Paws in the Park event, where all proceeds were donated and shared among the attending rescue organizations.
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Made monetary donations to numerous rescues & sanctuaries.
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In celebration of the Universal Birthday of all shelter dogs, a Dog Mom Cookies Snack Box was donated to the following organizations: Silver Tales Senior Dog Rescue, Sugar Mutts Dog Rescue, NEPA Pet Fund, and Laura's Hope Dog Rescue.
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Donated dog food to Blue Chip Animal Rescue (generously provided by Pet Central).
Paws in the Park Adoption Event
(St. Cats & Dogs of Nay Aug.)
Crazy Paws modeling one of our handmade hats!
Dog Mom Cookies Natural Treats
JULY 2023
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Organized a Designer Purse Raffle at Drafts Bar & Grill in Lake Ariel
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Donated kitten supplies to various rescues
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Created crafts for our event tables and began planning our major event in September!
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Provided foam coolers for winter shelters for feral cats, with special thanks to Hamlin Assembly of God Church
Designer Purse Raffle, Drafts Bar & Grill, Lake Ariel
JUNE 2023
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Toured a new Animal Rescue/Sanctuary and we will be sharing more about it soon!
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Held a pet food drive at Pet Central, Honesdale
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Brought kitten food and supply donations to St. Cats & Dogs of Nay Aug Park's Kitten Shower!
Kitten Shower - St Cats & Dogs Nay Aug Park
MAY 2023
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Supplied medical resources to various local cat rescues.
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Contributed food and supplies to various dog rescues.
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Set up a booth at the Hamlin Library Yard Sale, where co-founder Suzi Roe rescued a kitten that had been dumped from a truck!
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Thanks to the ongoing support from Chickadee Studio in Pleasant Mount, our handcrafted pet mats, kitty kickers, and embellished paper clips are available for purchase at their shop, with all proceeds benefiting our fund!
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Delivered kitten kits to several local cat rescues.
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Organized a Mother’s Day Grab & Go Gifts Fundraiser outside Hamlin Tractor Supply.
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With the kind support of Pet Central in Honesdale, our handcrafted pet mats are now available for sale in their store, with all proceeds directed to our fund!
Chickadee Studio, Pleasant Mount
Pet Central, Honesdale
Mother's Day Grab & Go Gifts Fundraiser
Hamlin Tractor Supply
APRIL 2023
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Delivered a shipment of dog food to local rescues, thanks to Pet Central in Honesdale.
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Successfully hosted an online auction fundraiser, allowing us to assist multiple rescues with the proceeds! Stay tuned for more updates on this.
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Assembled "kitten kits" filled with supplies to aid in managing the surge of kittens during kitten season.
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Organized a pet food drive in collaboration with Pawpack Doggy Daycare for the Victim's Intervention Program's pet shelter.
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Co-hosted a food drive alongside Animal Care Associates Scranton at Stately Pet Supply in Clarks Summit, where Suzi was delighted to meet Wally from "Where's Wally Now"!
Kitten Kits
Pet Food Donations
Paw Pack Doggy Day Care
Stately Pet Supply, Clarks Summit
Event for Animal Care Associates Scranton
& Wally of "Where's Wally Now"
MARCH 2023
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Hosted an informational table & food drive at Pet Central, Honesdale. Funds were raised to purchase kitten food & supplies for area rescues as we enter Kitten Season.
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Monetary donations were made to various local rescues.
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Co-hosted a food drive and adoption event at the Hamlin Tractor Supply with Kitties of NEPA. Funds were raised to help with their veterinary expenses. Suzi Roe also presented them with the check from our Fun Pasta Fundraiser!
Pet Central, Honesdale
Stately Pet Supply, Clarks Summit
with Kitties of NEPA Rescue
FEBRUARY 2023
We hosted a FUN PASTA Fundraiser in February and raised over $250 for Kitties of NEPA Animal Rescue!
January 2023
Friends for Rescues NEPA was able to cover the cost for three cats, part of a local community, to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated.
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Our crafters have been busy making crafts for our upcoming events.
December 2022
We held a Cookie Pick and Raffle Fundraiser at the Hamlin Library.
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We surprised Animal Care Associates with a little shopping spree for litter, food and treats! They also received some fluffy cat mats and toys made by our very own Suzi Roe.
Pet Smart, Dickson City with Animal Care Associates of Scranton
Cookie Pick and Raffle Fundraiser
November 2022
With the Community's support of our fundraising efforts since beginning in late summer 2022, Friends for Rescues NEPA was able to make monetary and supply donations to the following rescues:
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Billy's New Hope Barn ~ Farm Animal Rescue
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Roxie's Place Cat Rescue
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Baby Jack's Cat Rescue
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Silver Tales Rescue ~ Senior Dog Rescue
Craft Show for a Cause at
R. D. Wilson School, Waymart
