More than a good meal
Abby Chesnut (from left), with Compassionate Paws and Healing Whiskers, shows Marisa Schonder, 11; Reed Albers, 12; Eli Timms, 2; Sidney Etheredge, 13; and Kira Schonder, 12, the therapy rat Oliver at Second Avenue UMC, as part of the Summer Feeding Program. Juliocesar Cux (from left), 6, and Brallam Cux, 10, make their way through the lunch line as volunteers Susan Daniel and Shirley Dodson supervise. Marisa Schonder picks out books provided by the library.
Photos by Spencer Lahr,
Rome News-Tribune