Cat lovers come to Girard for fundraiser
GIRARD – Cat lovers gathered this weekend in Girard as Small Worlds New Beginnings hosted its first charity cat show and raised funds to help cats be safe, be spayed and neutered, and get adopted. The cats were showcased at the Girard city gym with some dressed up for a costume contest. Mike Scoville, co-owner of Small Worlds New Beginnings, said he and co-owner Veronica Caruso wanted to host a fundraiser to help get cats spayed and neutered. “We focus on spay and neuter awareness and also cats being healthy,” he said. Scoville said funds also will help with electric and heating bills for the center for the winter months. He said different organizations that work to get homes for cats participated in the fundraiser. He said it is important people are aware of rabies and other illnesses cats can get. Scoville said there also was a focus on adoption and awareness of the cats. He said…