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The Animal Rescue League is saddened to announce that ARL supporter LA Dodgers Chad Billingsley underwent Tommy John’s surgery and will be out for the remainder of the 2013 season. We wish him the best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Chad’s wife, Tiffany, commented on the news stating that, “Chad and I are extremely bummed that his season ended this year. The surgery is highly successful and he hopes to be ready for the 2014 season! Our support for the ARL will continue for many years.”

Chad might be out of the game, but he is still on the team and is willing to support us in a new and exciting way this year! Now it’s our turn to step up to the plate and throw some of our own pitches!

Beginning May 1, the ARL launched a new program called Paws 4 Patriots. The ARL’s Paws 4 Patriots program was developed for veterans in our community in need of giving and receiving special love and attention, and for cats and dogs at the ARL who need exactly the same thing. Shelter animals often experience the same sense of loss and loneliness when being left by their family as veterans do who are suffering from service related disabilities. Paws 4 Patriots brings veterans and shelter animals together, providing each other with companionship and devotion that helps them heal one another together.

The program’s ability to provide these animals to veterans relies on your generous donations:

· Or any general donation will be gladly accepted to support the programs efforts.

If the Paws 4 Patriots program can raise $22,800 by November 2, 2013 Chad and Tiffany Billingsley will match that amount! This would generate a total of $45,600 for the ARL’s program benefiting disabled veterans in our community! However, we cannot do it without you.

The Billingsleys have made their pledge, so now it’s your turn to get in the bull pen and start throwing some strikeout-worthy pledges!

Or contact Ashley Mikulsky at 610-373-8830 ext. 117 or amikulsky@berksarl.org to make your donations.

Animals and Veterans:

Healing One Another Together

D25958 – Eva is in the house! I’m a 2 year old spayed female English bulldog. I’m a fun loving, happy go lucky girl looking for someone who loves to laugh and play around. Life with me will keep you constantly on your toes and in a state of love. I MUST be an only dog in your life; I don’t get along with my fellow canines because it’s all about me!

ATTENTION ANYONE WHO WALKS DOGS AT

THE ARL OR WHO IS CONSIDERING IT

Effective January 1, the ARL has upgraded our volunteer dog walking policy. We are now using a color coding system. All volunteer dog walkers will be able to walk the dogs labeled “green.” In order to walk the dogs labeled “purple,” you will need to attend one of our volunteer orientation classes. Once completed, then you will be allowed to walk both “green” and “purple” coded dogs.

The next orientation classes will be held on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30pm and Saturday, June 8 at 1:30pm. Please email Kristi at krodriguez@berksarl.org to register for one of them. All attendees must be over 16 years of age.

This program is being started for the sake of both our volunteer walkers and our animals. We appreciate your understanding and your continued dedication to our animals here at the shelter!

ANNOUNCING A NEW ARL PROGRAM!

KENNEL COMPANIONS!

The ARL is pleased to announce a new program called Kennel Companions. The goal of this program is to give special attention to those dogs who have been waiting longer than others for an adoptive home. Each dog is assigned a volunteer who is responsible for working one-on-one with the dog for socialization and behavioral training. In order to qualify to be a Kennel Companion, the volunteer must commit to working with the dog at least three times a week. We are looking for committed individuals who will work with their dog until it is adopted or can be placed in a foster home!

Please read the Kennel Companions Program overview for more detailed information: Overview

If you wish to sign up, please complete the application and email it to Kristi at krodriguez@berksarl.org. After we have reviewed your application, if we feel as though we have a dog to match with you, we will contact you.

Kennel Companions Program Application

Thank you for your willingness to help the animals!

Wish List

We are in need of many items to help the animals and the staff. Please click on the link below to see a detailed list and consider dropping off whatever you can. Or you can order from Amazon and they will ship it for you! Thank you for your ongoing support!

The Animal Rescue League has teamed up with Crime Alert Berks to fight animal cruelty. Together, we have created a poster campaign to bring awareness to the problem of animal cruelty. If you witness cruelty to an animal, please contact Crime Alert Berks. Please click on their logo below to get their contact information:

To see some of the posters, please go to the News page. Feel free to copy the posters and hang them in your area.

Cruelty complaints can be filed with the Animal Rescue League using this form: Cruelty Complaints

There are breed restrictions, however. There's more, they are offering a special:

$150 off the pet fee is you bring in the flyer available at the ARL or mention the special.

PAWS 4 PATRIOTS

Animals and Veterans:

Healing One Another Together

Wish List