Author: Jensen Toussaint

The Ruff Toy Project, started by Northeast Philadelphia animal lover Caitlin Parylak, refurbishes old toys and donates them to dog and cat shelters, Rita Giordano writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’m a big repurpose kind of person,” he says. “When I first got my foster dogs a few years ago, they went through the toys with no business. I thought it was a great way to repurpose. Plus, it’s a win-win for everyone. . People feel good when they give away their toys.” A few months ago, Parylak posted a call for unwanted, in-need-of-repair pet toys on Facebook, and Philadelphians…