When Rita and Maria attended Kenmore East Senior High together back in Tonawanda, NY, never did they dream their lives were intersect years later in the world of Pet Rescue! Maria, like Rita, is a dedicated animal rescue volunteer, foster mom, pet sitter, and pet mom. With so many pets needing homes, and so many rescues needing funds, Maria decided to combine her love for jewelry and pets into one mission: sell jewelry that supports pet rescue! Maria’s unique designs at MCL Jewelry Designs are beautiful pieces, with the sale of each one benefiting various pet rescues throughout the USA.Maria recently spent a weekend at Best Friends Sanctuary, one of many rescues she supports, and she shares her wonderful experience here with us. Join Rita and Maria as two old schoolmates discuss their love for pets, pet rescue, and Maria’s recent “foster failure” adoption of 2 kitten sisters, all on this episode of “19 Cats and Counting”.