Curious George Receives Delco SPCA's Ginger Award

MEDIA–Our old friend Curious George was honored with the annual Ginger Award at the event on March 8. 

The Ginger Award is given to an outstanding and exemplary pitbull in the community that is helping to educate people about the breed and prevent cruelty to animals.

and wandering the streets and was taken to the SPCA by a Good Samaritan on Halloween. He was cared for and treated at the . And by December .

Noel, the second pitbull pictured with her new owner Dave Gerbstadt, was the recipient of donations from the after she was hit by a car and had to be rushed to an emergency vet. Noel had a long road to recovery that eventually ended happily, despite her leg having to be removed.

Noel and Gerbstadt were meant to be a pair, according to Delaware County SPCA's Director of Community Relations Justina Calgiano.

Calgiano said Gerbstadt was also in a severe car crash where he was struck by a tractor trailer and was not expected to live. Gerbstadt lived through his injuries and adopted Noel on the anniversary of his accident, Calgiano said.

Gerbstadt is an artist and has written a book about the accident. Find out more about Gerbstadt here.

Peter the Cat was also well-received at the Rescued on the Runway event. He is recovering well from his eye surgery, which was able to be afforded thanks to donations received prior to and at the fashion show.

Peter is currently available for adoption at the Delco SPCA.