EDINBURG — Rita Phelps, foster volunteer at Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS), has been recognized as one of 22 National Foster Heroes by the Petco Foundation and Skechers’ charity footwear collection, BOBS from Skechers in celebration of National Foster a Pet Month in June. Rita has been a foster for 70 animals at Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS). She has fostered 68 kittens and cats, and 2 dogs, one whom she adopted. She hasn’t shied away from medical issues but met them with care and love. With a caring touch, Rita has nursed numerous neonatal kittens and cats suffering from upper ...