Palmyra Hosts Adoption Event on International Cat Day

PALMYRA, Pa. (WHTM) — On August 8, 2026, Palmyra celebrated International Cat Day with a joint event at the Farmstead Farmer’s Market, which also marked its 19th Anniversary.

Among the market's new vendors was the Cat Lady Store, owned by Tracy Thorpe, who hosted her inaugural cat adoption event alongside Special Kitty Cat Rescue. This event also marked the first for Special Kitty Cat Rescue, a newly-formed organization.

Attendees had the opportunity to interact with several cats and kittens, resulting in three of the eight cats finding permanent homes.

Zoe Ritter, director of Special Kitty Cat Rescue, noted that the event helped to raise awareness about the organization, which focuses on adopting out cats with special needs or seniors rather than the typical adoptable cats. The Cat Lady Store and Special Kitty Cat Rescue are planning to collaborate on future adoption events.