Rocky is a blue tiger cat, a tall, sweet, gentle, older guy who came into Another Chance Animal Rescue after being found as a stray in North Berwick. Rocky was already declawed and neutered when he was found so it’s believe he was once a beloved family pet. Somehow, by accident or design, Rocky hit the road to live as best he could as a defenseless stray.

Rocky was nearly starved to death when someone finally contacted ACAR to report a weak, sick stray had been hanging around their neighborhood for months. Thanks to the dedication and loving care provide by one of ACAR’s foster homes, Rocky has made a most remarkable recovery. He is now looking for an indoor-only home to live out the remainder of his years. (Rocky would be happy to never step foot outside again.) Rocky’s request list is short and reasonable: a soft bed to curl up in, a sunny window to watch the world move along in a safe place, an endless supply of love and gentle petting, a few inexpensive cat toys to play with between naps and of course food and lots and lots of food.

For those interested in added Rocky as a new family member, contact his foster parent directly for additional information at lmanley@maine.rr.com or 676- 5767.

In addition to the featured pet of the week Rocky, ACAR will have a large influx of kittens as well as teenage and adult cats awaiting their forever homes.

To find these pets, check out adoptable pets at www.petfinder.com in the 03906 zip code.

Adoption hours are every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the adoption center/foster home of Marilyn Harley, 251 Route 4, Sanford.

Kitten season has officially begun and Another Chance Animal Rescue is holding its inaugural Kitten Shower and donation drive on Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 251 Country Club Road (Route 4) in Sanford. Needed items include wet and dry kitten food, litter, cleaning supplies, monetary donations for veterinarian bills, pee pads, toys, litter boxes of any size and blankets and towels. The link to ACAR’s Amazon wish list is amazon.com/gp/registry/ wishlist/1CUI0VYLEWYPU/ ref=cm_ sw_ su_ w.

There will be refreshments and an opportunity to meet ACAR’s kittens and cats.

ACAR is in need of dry and wet cat food. Food donations may be dropped off at Another Chance Thrift Shop on 37 Market St., North Berwick, or call 676-5599 for pick up.

The rescue thrift store at 37 Market St., North Berwick, is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All thrift store profits benefit the animals. Donations of items to the thrift store are welcome.

To assist the rescue’s mission of providing a safe environment and quality care for abandoned, abused and lost pets, people can become a Support for Life member by pledging $10 a month. The monthly donations help the rescue meet ongoing expenses and continue its work as a true “no kill” organization.

Donations may be sent to: Another Chance Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 552, North Berwick, ME 03906.

For more information about Another Chance Animal Rescue Adoption Center & Thrift Store, visit the website anotherchanceanimalrescue.org or email boomeredgewater@gmail.com. To contact the adoption center, call 490-2855. To contact the thrift store, call 676-9330.