February 11, 2016 - ChaddsFordLive.com

NWS: Aim to prevent frozen pipes, fingers

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has renewed its warning about the Arctic blast poised to grip the region this coming weekend, and added a new development: the possibility of a major storm on Monday night, Feb. 15.

The most dangerous cold weather is expected on Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14. Temperatures will be dropping during the daytime on Saturday with wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph. The high on Saturday may not reach 20.

Low temperatures on Saturday night will range from minus-12 in the Poconos to around 8 in the Philadelphia suburbs. Wind chills will be even colder, ranging from minus-30 in the Poconos to minus-10 in the suburbs, a NWS briefing said.

A winter storm system may affect the region starting Monday night, Feb. 15, and continuing into Tuesday, Feb. 16, and Tuesday night. Significant amounts of snow are possible, as well as a threat of significant icing due to freezing rain, according to the NWS.

Emergency officials are warning residents that this weekend’s frigid wind chills can be dangerous to people and pets. Property damage due to frozen water pipes is also likely so homeowners are urged to take precautions.

The NWS urges people not to venture out without gloves, a hat, and several layers of clothing to avoid the risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Make sure your home and vehicle has plenty of fuel, and run water at a trickle and keep cabinet doors open to keep pipes from freezing, especially exposed pipes and those along exterior walls. Never use an open flame to melt frozen pipes; many house fires have resulted from that scenario.

Before traveling by car, check tire pressure and the battery and make sure the vehicle has a winter safety kit that includes items such as a blanket, food, and extra clothing in case the vehicle breaks down.

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Chesco hits triple with bond ratings again

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The Chester County Commissioners are celebrating another financial trifecta – the reaffirmation of three separate triple-A bond ratings – an accomplishment that carries an added distinction this year.

The latest recognition marks the 10th year that Chester County has earned – and maintained – the highest possible rating status. It is the only county in Pennsylvania that holds the three triple-A rating distinctions, and is one of just 43 counties nationwide, a county press release said.

Favorable market conditions combined with the reaffirmation of top bond ratings led the Chester County Commissioners to approve an ordinance on Thursday, Feb. 11, authorizing an $80 million bond issue to fund the county’s five-year Capital Investment Program.

In a presentation to the commissioners at their Sunshine Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9, Glen Williard, managing director of Public Financial Management in Harrisburg and a financial advisor to the county, noted that the reaffirmed triple-A rating status by all three agencies meant that Chester County’s financing would be at rates lower than any other municipality in the state.

“This 10th consecutive award of triple-A ratings comes through hard work, controlling expenses and continually improving our efficiencies,” said Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell in the release. “ Our strategic plan keeps us focused, not only on how to remain fiscally responsible, but on what our citizens want.”

Chester County’s five-year Capital Investment Program reflects those services and programs identified as important to Chester County citizens – from public safety projects, such as the Public Safety Training Center’s police firing range in South Coatesville, to open space preservation and community redevelopment.

“Our triple-A status allows us to produce the lowest cost of debt needed to fund these projects,” Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said in the release. “It’s important to remember that we have maintained our triple-A status despite an economic crisis, rising healthcare costs, and the vagaries of the financial markets.”

Commissioner Michelle Kichline added that the county’s priorities continue to pay off with each review by the rating agencies. “It is worth noting that, because of our sound financial practices and healthy reserves, our top ratings are not jeopardized by factors beyond our control, like the state budget crisis,” Kichline said in the release.

Chester County Chief Operating Officer Mark Rupsis estimated that the three triple-A ratings save the county “more than $1 million during the length of the bond issue.

In reconfirming its Aaa award to Chester County, Moody’s Investors Service noted that Chester County’s tax base would remain one of the strongest and most affluent in the region, due to a favorable location and ongoing development. Standard & Poor’s highlighted the strength of Chester County’s budgetary flexibility and its management policies, including quarterly reports to elected officials, and Fitch Ratings reported that Chester County continues to maintain solid reserve levels and has sufficient cash flow to offset any delays in state revenue.

Mark Rupsis, Chester County’s chief operating officer, said the pricing and sale of bonds would likely occur later in February. Williard said he expected the deal would make $71 million available to the county by the end of March.

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Worker at V.A. hospital accused of tax fraud

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An employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Hospital in Coatesville was indicted on Thursday, Feb. 11, by federal officials.

Martin W. Kennedy, 68, is accused of preparing false tax returns and theft of government property, said U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger in a press release.

According to an indictment filed on Tuesday, Feb. 9, Kennedy prepared approximately 176 federal income tax returns for other individuals, including his co-workers, during the years 2010 through 2013, which fraudulently sought tax refunds of approximately $610,526, the release said.

It is further alleged that the tax returns that Kennedy prepared contained false financial information regarding the filers’ Schedule C Business Expenses and the filers’ Schedule A Medical Expenses, charitable deductions, and phantom losses from the sale of business property. In addition to charging his co-workers a fee for preparing their tax returns, Kennedy allegedly stole a portion of his clients’ refunds by having a portion of them deposited into his personal bank account, the release said.

To accomplish his alleged theft, Kennedy prepared, without the filers’ knowledge, IRS Form 8888 requesting that a portion of the refund be deposited into a bank account controlled by Kennedy with the remaining amount of the refund deposited into the filers’ account. According to an online profile, Kennedy worked as a health technician at the Coatesville V.A. Hospital.

If convicted of all counts, Kennedy faces a substantial period of incarceration, a possible fine, restitution to the IRS, a period of supervised release, and a $1,400 special assessment. The case was investigated by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General and IRS Criminal Investigations, the release said.

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Clara Leo Gatti of Kennett Square

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Clara Leo Gatti, 89, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Brandywine Senior Living at Longwood in Kennett Square. She was the wife of the late John B. Gatti who died in 1997 and with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Gus V. and the late Mabel (Ingelido) Leo.

A graduate of Goldey-Beacom, Clara was a secretary and teacher’s aide in the Kennett School system for more than 20 years. She loved working with children, particularly those who were underprivileged or dealing with personal or educational issues. If a child was in need of anything, Clara would find a way to help, even if it was just a kind word or a bit of acknowledgement.

She was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She loved the Phillies, listening to big band and piano music, watching classic movies and, in her early years, enjoyed bowling and playing tennis. During retirement, she continued to enjoy the many wonderful friendships she made during her years at Kennett, which she often said were some of the best of her life.

During her last few years, spent at Brandywine Senior Living, she was often lovingly cared for by some of the young people whose lives she touched, and was even reunited with several of her earliest friends and acquaintances. The entire team at Brandywine Senior Living and Optum Hospice became her new extended family.

Clara will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her, but her impact on our community and our youth will not soon be forgotten.

Survivors include three sons, Mark T. Gatti and his wife Karen of West Chester, John B. Gatti of Philadelphia and Michael P. Gatti and his wife Darice of Vienna, Va.; one daughter, Michele Gatti of Kennett Square; one brother, Gus V. Leo of Salisbury, Md.; one sister, Connie Bailey of Lake Forest, Calif. and two grandsons, Vincent and John Michael.

You are invited to visit with Clara’s family and friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. Her mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Patrick Church 212 Meredith Street in Kennett Square. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Kennett Area Community Service or KACS, PO Box 1025, Kennett Square, PA 19348 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com

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Chesco fee seen as bridge to safer travel

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With a unanimous vote, the Chester County Commissioners gave new meaning to the concept of bridging financial gaps at their meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11.

Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone believe the new $5 tax on vehicle registration will enable the county to keep its bridges safer. — Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline (from left), Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone believe that a new $5 tax on vehicle registration will enable the county to keep its bridges safer.

The commissioners voted to charge an additional $5 fee for vehicle registrations, a move that has already been adopted in seven other Pennsylvania counties, including Bucks and Philadelphia. The commissioners said Montgomery County is reviewing it.

Under a state law that took effect on Jan. 1, 2015, counties can impose the registration fee on most vehicles; certain vehicles, such as construction equipment and trailers, would be exempt. The funds can only be used for transportation improvement projects, such as bridge maintenance and repair.

Steve Fromnick, the county’s director of facilities and parks, said Chester County owns 94 bridges, which were designed to last 50 years. More than 60 percent of them are now over 75 years old, and more than a third are over 100 years old, he said.

Fromnick explained that the county has pursued an aggressive goal of rehabilitating two of the aging spans a year; however, cuts in state and federal funding have permitted an average of 1.1 per year. He said further decreases are likely in the liquid fuels tax and the Marcellus Shale funds, both of which help offset bridge maintenance costs.

County officials estimate that Chester County has approximately 440,000 registered vehicles that would be subject to the $5 fee, which will go into effect on June 1. Therefore, the ordinance is expected to generate approximately $2.2 million annually for Chester County bridge projects.

According to county records, Chester County spent approximately $2.7 million on bridge replacement and repair in 2015, which included nearly $785,000 in state and federal contributions. The addition of approximately $2.2 million a year would bring the county’s average to 1.5 bridges per year.

In response to a question from Commissioner Michelle Kichline about how the county would get the money, Fromnick said that PennDOT would set up a separate account for Chester County and remit the proceeds twice a year: in June and December. “It’s a pass-through as far as PennDOT is concerned,” Fromnick said.

Officials said funds from the $5 fee would give the county greater flexibility to address the unique needs of county bridges without the constraints often imposed by state and federal funding. In addition, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone pointed out that the funds could be used as match funding for certain projects, thus leveraging more state and federal grant money.

Other unanimous approvals during the brief meeting included the authorization of bids for the plaza deck at the Government Services Building and the approval of the issuance of up to $80 million in general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the county’s ongoing capital improvement program.

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Plans for 38 Chadds Ford homes unveiled

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An idea that could lead to the development of 38 new homes along Oakland Road, has finally reached the Chadds Ford Planning Commission as an engineered plan.

Wonderland Farms, a planned residential development proposed by Harrier LLC, a Grace family business entity, if approved, would lead to the construction of 23 new single-family dwellings on the west side of Oakland and 15 townhouses on the east side of the street.

Discussions about the project have been ongoing for about two years, but the commission didn’t have a formally engineered plan to review until its Feb. 10 meeting.

With all three of Chadds Ford’s current supervisors observing, engineer Josh Castillo said the 23 single-family homes would be on one-acre lots on the west side of Oakland between Webb and Brinton’s Bridge roads — the site being referred to as the Baldino parcel — and that there would be 30 acres of open space controlled by the future home owners association. The open space would include a hiking trail throughout the property.

There are already two existing homes on the Baldino parcel and they will remain.

The east side of the development — referred to as the Lentz parcel — is an eight-acre parcel that also borders on Brinton’s Bridge Road. The 15 townhouses would be in three buildings of five units each.

While the townhomes are on the opposite side of the street, residents would have access to the open space trails because residents on both sides would be part of the homeowners association.

A pedestrian crossing is planned so residents can cross Oakland Road safely. A lengthy discussion followed regarding just how safe that might be and how it can be done safely.

John Snook, a senior land planner with the Brandywine Conservancy, also spoke during the meeting. Snook said the conservancy had been asked in the past to review plans and provide input. He said it was former Supervisor Keith Klaver who suggested that approach for this plan.

Snook said that while the plan has evolved from what was originally imagined, the areas he would term “critical open space” remain open in the engineered plan. He added that what’s now proposed is a plan based on current township codes.

A secondary issue involves another eight-acre parcel between the townhouse parcel and Route 202. That acreage is zoned PBC, or planned business campus, but Harrier has entered into an agreement of sale with Jim Sipala, owner of West Chester Kia, for the property.

Attorney Larry Strohm, representing the dealership, said Sipala’s business has outgrown its current West Goshen Township location and that the owner wants a larger spot and is willing to invest $11 million in Chadds Ford.

But for Sipala to buy the land and build a dealership, he said, the property has to be rezoned to PBC-1. Car dealerships aren’t allowed in PBC districts, but are permitted in PBC-1 with conditional use approval.

More discussion ensued, with Planning Commission Chairman Craig Huffman asking Strohm whether the future townhouse residents would be able to drive through the dealership property to access southbound Route 202 and whether Sipala would be willing to go through the zoning change process at the same time as the land development process for building the dealership.

Strohm said that giving townhouse residents access to Route 202 through the dealership is not consistent with the agreement of sale. It would necessitate moving the proposed building and reducing the amount of parking. He also said he would have to speak to his client before giving a final answer to either of Huffman’s questions.

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Preparing to bid adieu to registration stickers

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At the invitation of PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards, legislators and law enforcement officers received a demonstration on Wednesday, Feb. 10, of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology that provides law enforcement a better tool to verify expired vehicle registrations.

A license plate reader is shown on the back of a police car. Photo courtesy of PennDOT

“License plate reader technology allows a single law enforcement officer to quickly, accurately and reliably check the status of thousands of license plates on a single shift using information from PennDOT’s registration database to determine if there are expired registrations or lack of insurance for the vehicle,” said Richards. “It is a true force multiplier.”

Plate reader technology holds numerous advantages over the visual inspection of registration stickers, which can be counterfeited, sold, affixed to dead plates or applied to plates for which they were not intended. By querying the registration information using ALPR technology, a law enforcement officer can identify expired vehicle registrations and insurance coverage. If there is something wrong, the officer would be immediately alerted by the ALPR of a problem with the vehicle’s registration.

To help law enforcement to prepare for the provision of Act 89 of 2013 that eliminates issuance of vehicle registration stickers by 2017, PennDOT is proposing a grant program utilizing the savings from the elimination of the registration stickers. The grant program could provide grants to law enforcement officers for the purchase and maintenance of license plate readers.

With the elimination of registration stickers beginning January 1, 2017, customers will see a significant benefit in increased convenience when renewing vehicle registrations.

“Without the registration sticker, the future of Pennsylvania vehicle owners certainly looks brighter with respect to the registration renewal process,” said Richards. “By further leveraging technology, we can make renewing your vehicle’s registration and having an immediate, permanent registration credential in hand as easy as spending a few minutes online from your home computer.”

Beginning January 1, 2017, customers who renew online will be able save a copy of and print a permanent registration card on demand. Future plans also include allowing customers to eventually upload their registration cards to their smart phones and eliminate the requirement to print a copy altogether.

Further savings will be realized in reduced mailing costs. Currently, 40 percent of customers already renew vehicle registrations online. Eliminating the need to mail these customers a registration sticker coupled with the ability to print their registration card on demand will eliminate more than $2 million per year in mailing costs. In addition, the elimination of the registration stickers will save $1 million a year in product costs, bringing the estimated first year savings to approximately $3.1 million.

The last registration sticker will be issued December 30, 2016. Customers will still need to have their vehicles registered and inspected, but will not be required to display a registration sticker on their license plate after December 31, 2016.

For more information on the plan to eliminate registration stickers, please visit www.dmv.pa.gov and look under the Registration Stickers tab under Vehicle Registration. The elimination of the registration sticker was evaluated as part of a Penn State University research study that concluded eliminating the registration sticker would have no impact on compliance with vehicle registration laws.

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Around Town Feb. 11

Along the Ford

• The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors free tax assistance to middle and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. AARP volunteers will be available for appointments on Tuesdays, Feb. 16 and 23; and Fridays, Feb. 12, 19 and 26. The times are from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and are by appointment only. Please contact the KASC at 610-444-4819 to schedule an appointment.

• A Mother/Daughter Partner Yoga class, designed to build and strengthen a positive and nurturing bond between mother (or aunt, grandmother … any female adult welcome) and daughter, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27, at Transcend Yoga from 1 to 2 p.m. Class will include individual and partner yoga poses, relaxation techniques, aromatherapy, massage, breath work, and loads of fun. No yoga experience necessary. Pre-registration is required as space is limited to five mother-daughter pairs. The cost is $20/pair. To sign up, go to https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/home?

• Carol Reardon, a military historian and 2015-16 Penn State laureate, will discuss how the forces of history and heritage interact with each other on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required at http://viewfromgettysburg.eventbrite.com

• Would you know what to do if you saw someone suddenly collapse? Longwood Fire Company, in conjunction with Penn Medicine Chester County, is hosting a free hands on CPR training course on Monday, Feb. 15, at 4:30 or 5:30 p.m. at the firehouse.This one-hour session explains causes, prevention, and treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. Bring the whole family; ambulance and hospital staff who are certified instructors will be available to train you to do cardiac compressions. RSVP at chestercountyhospital.org/wellness, by email info@longwoodfireco.com, or by calling the firehouse at 610-388-6880.

• Ever wonder how Chadds Ford got its name or who “Hank” is from Hank’s Place? Chadds Ford’s history, which dates back to the 1600s — is the topic for the first of this year’s Spring Lecture Series at the Chadds Ford Historical Society (CFHS), Tuesday, Feb. 23. This lecture — Chadds Ford Then and Now — reveals the stories behind the properties, what they looked like “then” and “now,” discovered by CFHS board member Phyllis Recca as she spent the summer of 2015 researching over 40 sites using historic images from the CFHS and documenting how they look today. Free for CFHS member, the cost is $10 for nonmembers.

• The Chester County Historical Society in West Chester is gearing up for the 27th annual CCHS National History Day led by coordinator Kelley Meagher, who has helped many middle and high school students prepare for the regional competition. To assist with the event on March 4 and 5 at the historical society, CCHS is looking for volunteer judges. To date, 58 judges have signed up, but 90 to 100 are needed. No teaching experience is required and all judges receive training. Contact Meagher to become a judge at kmeagher@chestercohistorical.org.

• Chadds Ford Elementary School’s annual Art Sale and Show is Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, at the school. More than 70 local and regional professional artists will take part in the event’s 67th year. Artists display and sell their art in an array of mediums to satisfy every taste and budget. The Friday night event is from 7 to 10 p.m. and is for adults only. Saturday is open to the while family and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Proceeds — including 30 percent of all sales — go to the school’s PTO for educational enrichment programs.

• The Penn State Extension Chester County Master Gardeners will be hosting a spring a workshop on how to have a successful vegetable garden, despite challenging and shifting climate trends. Attendees will learn strategies on selecting and growing vegetables that can deal with altered growing season parameters. The workshop will take place Sunday, March 13, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the East Bradford Township Building. Cost is $10 per attendee. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. To register, send an email with your name to exa108@psu.edu with the subject line ‘Climate Change Vegetable Workshop.’ Make checks payable to Chester County Extension and send to: Penn State Extension Chester County, attn: Master Gardener Coordinator, Climate Change Vegetable Workshop, Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Rd., Suite 370, West Chester, Pa., 19380-0990.

• State Rep. Steve Barrar said booklets for the state’s 2015 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, as well as complimentary assistance in filing the forms, are now available in his district office. Eligible participants can receive a rebate of up to $650 based on their rent or property taxes paid in 2015. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with disabilities. Applicants should be prepared to provide all the necessary income, property tax or rental information required to process claims quickly and accurately. Applications are due by June 30.

• To cut costs and waste, Rep. Chris Ross, R-158, said his 2016 Residents Guide, an annual primer on government services that was previously mailed to households in his district – Avondale borough and East Bradford, East Marlborough, London Britain, New Garden, Newlin, West Bradford, West Goshen and West Marlborough townships – will be available on his website, RepRoss.com. A limited number of copies for those individuals who do not have easy access to the Internet were printed and can be requested by calling 610-925-0555 or emailing cross@pahousegop.com.

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Academic Acknowledgment

School & Education

• Kayla Rebecca Jurchak, of Chadds Ford, a sophomore majoring in psychology, was named a presidential scholar for the fall 2015 semester at Clarkson University. Presidential scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

• Shannon Dalle Pazze, of Chadds Ford, was named to the dean’s list at Widener University Delaware Law School. Students named to the list earned a grade point average in the top 20 percent of their class and division for the semester.

• Tallulah Clark-Turner, of Chadds Ford, was named to Susquehanna University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. The list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. To qualify, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours. Clark-Turner, a business administration major in the Class of 2016, is a 2012 graduate of Unionville High School and the daughter of Jem and Naomi Clark-Turner.

• Danielle Heher, Jack Highfill and Elise Sbandi, all of Chadds Ford, were named to Millersville University of Pennsylvania’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester.

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Adopt-a-Pet Feb. 11

Home and Leisure

Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, Feb. 16. For those not ready to adopt, they can sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start.

Gus

The second most famous dog in Pennsylvania, and today is your lucky day. A quick look at my handsome face and you’ll immediately fall for my charm. I’m older than some of the other dogs but that means I’m just wiser and smarter; it shows when I’m given commands, I have the manners of a mature dog. I love to lounge and cuddle and I’m looking for a family to call my own. Come down to Brandywine Valley SPCA and ask about me.

Sweetheart

I’m friendly, loving, caring and all around just want to be a part of a loving family. As the name implies, I get along with everyone and if you have other pets, I want to play with them too. I’m very easygoing as shown when I go for walks and I’m very obedient when it comes to commands. Come down to Brandywine Valley SPCA and ask about me.

Tucker

I’m a survivor and I just won’t give up. I arrived at the shelter with a severe leg injury but the medical staff provided me with great care. Unfortunately, I needed to have my leg amputated but that hasn’t slowed me down too much. Initially, I kept to myself but each day I open up more and more and have started to trust other humans and animals. I like to play and I really like to chew on bones. I’m very affectionate and in search of a loving home. I am currently staying with a foster family so if you would like to meet me, please call our Lifesaving Department at 484-302-0864.

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Primo

I’m a bit timid and shy around other humans but I enjoy the company, so an experienced cat owner is preferred. It was only when they noticed that I made my way into the cage of another cat and we were both snuggled next to each other sleeping. I’m a low energy cat and like to spend my days lying in the sun…or on the couch. I was surrendered to the shelter on Jan. 20. Come down to Brandywine Valley SPCA and ask about me.

Jupiter

I may be on a small size but my affection is as big as the cosmos. I was a stray that made my way to the shelter on Jan. 20 and have been searching for a forever home ever since. I’ve been told that I have a very deep purr and would be a great companion cat or cat for a family. Come down to Brandywine Valley SPCA and ask about me.

Misu

I’m a bit on the older side but with that comes charm, wit and appeal that’s unmatched by some of the younger cats in the shelter. I’m a stray cat that found myself here on Jan. 20 and I’m no stranger to other animals or people. I like to spend my time laying on your lap and rubbing up against you. I’m looking for a companion or a loving family to call my own. Come down to Brandywine Valley SPCA and ask about me.

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