Animal Rescue League of Berks County to Host Sponsored Adoption Event

From Animal Rescue League of Berks County

Pictured above, from left to right: Kaos, Tiger, and Nyla, who were available for adoption as of Tuesday, March 18.

The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) will host a sponsored adoption event on Friday, March 21, thanks to the support of Discovery Federal Credit Union. During the event, all pets over 6 months of age will be free to adopt.

“With our shelter experiencing a high volume of dogs, the partnership with Discovery FCU helps us connect more pets with loving families while easing the strain on our resources,” said Stacey Cole, ARL’s Chief Development Officer. “This kind of community support is essential in ensuring that every animal has a chance to find love.”

Earlier this month, the ARL announced that the shelter was near critical capacity for dogs. Currently, there are 35 dogs and 41 cats available for adoption.

All adopters must go through the ARL’s regular procedures to adopt, including completing an adoption profile and speaking with an adoption counselor to ensure that the pet they select is a good match for their home, family, and lifestyle.

Adopters are encouraged to bring their family members to meet their new pet at the time of adoption and to bring their dogs from home to meet and greet other dogs at the shelter. Dog adopters will also want to bring cash or a check for a $9.20 dog license, which is required at the time of adoption under PA law. Adopters will also want to bring a cat carrier (or they can purchase one from the ARL for $5) and a dog collar and leash (or they can purchase one from the ARL).

The ARL will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; no appointments are necessary. A virtual “line” is set up at www.berksarl.org/hello, where guests can check in when they arrive at the shelter. All guests will be able to check their place in line and be notified by text when it’s their turn to work with an adoption counselor.

For more information, please get in touch with the ARL at adoption@berksarl.org. To view the available pets, visit berksarl.org/pets/.

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