Tough times have hit many people in the area, and Rescue Village is seeing an increase in cats and dogs surrendered to the shelter because families are moving or no longer can afford to keep their pets.

The shelter is seeking donations of food.

Purina dry cat and dry kitten food is urgently needed and can be dropped off during regular business hours or 24 hours a day outside the north end drop-off area.

For more information, call 440-338-4819.

Rescue Village is at 15463 Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Russell Township.

-- Robin Palmer