Local Woodbridge Heroes Arlene Rhodes, Juan Rodriguez Praised For TNR

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Marge Petrow, who nominated Arlene Rhodes & Juan Rodriguez of Woodbridge.

Local hero’s full name

Arlene Rhodes & Juan Rodriguez

Local hero’s home state

New Jersey

Local hero’s Patch

Woodbridge

How do you know the local hero?

Very good friends

What does the local hero do?

Both of my nominees trap, neuter and release (TNR) cats in Woodbridge Township. They are non-stop working daily to stop the overpopulation of cats and kittens in Woodbridge. They work tirelessly to trap these cats, get them all fixed, all vaccinated and sometimes get friendly cats that could be adopted out. They both do this for the love of animals and the kindness of their hearts.

Arlene & Juan are a one in a million team! They do not want to be recognized for the work they do so I am nominating the both of them.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

They both have a love for animals & do a tremendous service to Woodbridge Township keeping the cat population down with their TNR efforts.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

They are both very dear friends and have huge hearts of gold.

Thank you for all you do, Arlene Rhodes & Juan Rodriguez!

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