Not too long ago, a reporter from Scripps Howard News Service (a NATIONALLY syndicated media company based out of Washington DC) came to our rural county of King George, VA to talk to volunteers of King George Animal Rescue League and employees of King George Animal Control regarding our collaborative efforts to save needy and homeless pets in our community.

I must admit that everyone was a little wary. You see, most of us that love animals and are in the animal-rescue "business" are incredibly comfortable with animals - all of them. That is easy. However, for me (and many of my peers in this endeavor), talking to people, especially "strangers/outsiders" is NOT easy. Amazingly enough, all of us who spoke with the reporter managed to survive virtually unscathed.

I, personally, believe that he did a good job on his article, which may be read here on the Channel 41 Action News website. The picture associated with the article is of Toby. His story is incredibly heartwarming and all the more proof that rescue works.

KGARL will hold a Special Election for the office of Vice President during the June quarterly membership meeting.  The normal term of office is January through December and the successful candidate will serve the remainder of this calendar year.  While you must be a member in good standing of KGARL to vote in the election, anyone may run for office.  Please contact KGARL at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in running for this office.  We hope to see you at the meeting on June 9th at 10am!!