Her Puppy Inspired Her To Serve: Chester County Girl Shares Adoption Story

A Villa Maria Academy senior and local girl recently shared her inspiring story of adoption and community service.

Grace Kuroki adopted a puppy six years ago. It inspired her to make the world a better place:

My name is Grace Kuroki and I am a senior at Villa Maria Academy. I have been working on a project for six years now, called, “Ella’s Project.” My story dates back to when I was in sixth grade and really wanted a new puppy. After several months of begging and bothering my parents, I was awarded the best Christmas gift anyone could ever ask for: a new best friend. Mine happens to be a small, 12 lb. Shichon named Ella. Since the first day I saw her, I knew that we were going to be the world’s best duo ever. But, also from that day forward, I knew I had to give back to my community and try to help the other puppies that do not get to have their Christmas miracle yet.

For six years, I have been hand knotting these blankets and distributing them to various animal rescues in the area. This year, I have chosen to give you the Christmas gift of these blankets. I hope that you will find good use for them and that hopefully the puppies and kittens will enjoy them as much as I love making them.

I want to thank you for all you do for the animals of my community and hope that you continue with all of your charitable work. I hope that in the future I will be able to continue donating to you with many more blankets.

The story of Ella and Grace was shared to the Chester County SPCA Facebook page. That’s how Grace and Ella first met up.

To learn more about how to adopt, please see here.