Molly takes the long way home

When it's right, it's right. Molly's new mom, Lois, lives far from Chester County. Kay, Angela, and Molly drove to meet her at the Northeast Extension and Interstate 80, which is a lot farther than we usually travel to place an animal. But this was a match made in heaven, and well worth the trip. Congratlations, Lois and Molly!

Nibbles "nibbles" his way in

Nibbles' foster family found him to be so gentle and affectionate that they decided to adopt him themselves. He gets along well with the other animals in their home and even likes to sit on the couch in the evening to watch TV with his new family.

Sounds like a pretty good life to me—congratulations, Nibbles, on finding your new home!

RESCHEDULED: GSAR Yard Sale!

UPDATE: Due to the rain and all-around bad weather on June 24 and 25, the yard sale has been RESCHEDULED! Come next weekend to buy beautiful pictures, perfect clothing, and furniture that must be seen! Please take some time from your holiday weekend to visit with us at Kerwood and Glen Drives in Downingtown. We will have some of the animals that are available for adoption with us as well!

The Board of Directors is planning a yard sale to benefit GSAR, and we could use your help!

Date: Saturday, June 24 (rain date June 25) Saturday, July 1
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The intersection of Glen Drive and Kerwood Road (Victoria's Crossing), West Bradford Township

How You Can Help
Come and shop at the sale, of course! Also, we are looking for donations of any kind to sell the day of the event. We just ask that items be in working/re-sellable condition.

Donation Drop-Off
You can bring your donations to 1310 Blair Court, Downingtown.

• Friday, June 23 - after 5:00 PM, OR
• Saturday, June 24 - before 8:00 AM

Please contact Karen Ernst if you have any questions (taernst@aol.com). Thank you in advance for your support!

GSAR Bio: Karen Ernst

The second biography in our "Get to know GSAR" series is Karen Ernst, who serves as president of the board of directors.
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What's your role with GSAR?
Currently I am the President of the Board of Directors. I am also a foster home and I help with intakes, adoptions, and special events.

How long have you worked with GSAR?
We have bee fostering for about 3 1/2 + years now.

How did you get started with GSAR?
We responded to an ad Kay put in our church bulletin looking for foster homes for small critters. It began with a set of guinea pigs, but quickly grew from there!

Tell us about the humans who live in your home.
Our humans include hubby Tom, and kids Katie (8), Riley (6), and Morgan (4).


Tell us about the "permanent" pets in your home.
Currently our resident crew consists of:

• Two Australian Cattle Dogs, Maddie (9) and Cobber (7)
• Two cats, Schay (17) and Amadeus (15)
• Two bunnies, Jackie and Butters (both around 5)
• Two parakeets, Summer and Winter
• One rooster
• Six hens
• 12 peeps

(Editor's note: And a partridge in a pear tree! Sorry . . . couldn't resist.)


What's the funniest thing your pet does?
Well, I don't know how funny it is, but EVERY night, Cobber does what I call his "screwball run." He barks at the dusk sky and runs in laps thru the yard. He does this for about 10 minutes, then he is OK to come in!

What's your favorite book/TV/movie pet and why?
Currenly, I get a giggle out of the Wonderpets on Nickleodeon. It's kind of amusing watching the talking guinea pig!