Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series on a recent adoption event and the work of Ace’s Sanctuary & Cat Rescue. Part Two explores misconceptions and longterm commitment in rescue work, while Part One detailed the event and daily rescue realities. When Ace’s Sanctuary & Cat Rescue partnered with the Richmond News to host a community adoption event, the focus extended beyond introducing cats seeking homes. For founder Teresa Jennings, the gathering also providedan opportunity to address the deeper realities of rescue work many residents may not fully understand. The recent event invited community members to visit the Richmond News office, meet adoptable cats and learn more about the foster-based rescue organizations’s mission. Jennings noted those conversations often move beyond adoption itself, opening discussions about common misconceptions surrounding cats, the volunteer-driven nature of rescue work and the long-term responsibility required to place animals…