Hero needs help

Once again a local hero needs our community’s help.

Josh Pasewaldt, owner of Newbury Park Pet Supply Store at 67 N. Reino Road, was robbed. As many know, Josh has rescued thousands — literally thousands — of doomed animals from overcrowded animal shelters.

He has paid for his rescue operation out of his own pocket and operates on a shoestring.

In the past, the community has rallied and helped him raise enough money to put in required sprinklers and get an air-conditioned rescue van. Unless Josh can raise $5,500 to replace what was stolen, he will not be able to continue his rescue efforts.

Once again he is hoping the community will come through. Times are tight, and there are more homeless animals now than ever before. Your help is desperately needed.

There is a fundraising dog wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at his store on Reino Road. Please come out and support this local hero. Every donation helps.

— Betty Rouse,