by Jen Breton | Dec 9, 2019 | News
For those who always wished they could surprise their family with a new kitten, cat, puppy or dog on Christmas morning, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County will be offering Christmas morning delivery of adoptable pets again this year. For a $300 fee, which...
by Animal Rescue League | Oct 24, 2019 | News, Volunteer Spotlight
We are always humbled not only by the time that our volunteers give, but also by their many talents. Antoinette Lachina is one of our dog companion volunteers who has owned three deaf dogs. Her experience and expertise made her a perfect fit to work with Nova...
by Animal Rescue League | Oct 16, 2019 | News
Due to the temporary closure of the Humane Society of Berks County on November 4, and to help provide a solution for the residents of Berks County who find stray animals in municipalities without an animal control contract, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County...
by Animal Rescue League | Aug 19, 2019 | News
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is encouraging dog owners to check their records to see if their dogs are current with their DHPP/DHLPP (commonly referred to as distemper) vaccinations after the shelter has seen an uptick in the number of dogs entering the...
by Animal Rescue League | Aug 15, 2019 | News
Please join us this Saturday, August 17 from 11AM – 6PM as the ARL takes part in Clear the Shelters, a national adoption event that has found more than 165,000 homes for shelter pets throughout the nation since its inception in 2014. All animals at the ARL will...
by Animal Rescue League | Jul 17, 2019 | News
With temperatures and the heat index expected to reach 95 degrees or higher for a period of three days or longer, the ARL has enacted Code RED starting at noon on Friday, July 19 through 8PM on Sunday, July 21, 2019. In accordance with Bill #22, an amendment added to...
by Animal Rescue League | Jun 19, 2019 | News
After an extensive nationwide search, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County’s Board of Directors has named Alexis Pagoulatos as the organization’s next Executive Director, replacing Tom Hubric, who announced his resignation in April. Pagoulatos will begin July 1. ...
by Animal Rescue League | Mar 28, 2019 | News
BIRDSBORO, PA – A stray cat in Douglassville tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 following its pick up by an animal control officer of the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. This is the second cat that the ARL has picked up from Amity...
by Animal Rescue League | Mar 1, 2019 | News
With snow predicted and cold weather to follow, the ARL has enacted Code BLUE during the evenings, starting at 10PM on Sunday, March 3 through Friday, March 8, 2019. The code will be enforced from 10PM to 10AM when the temperatures or windchill is at 20 degrees or...
by Animal Rescue League | Feb 19, 2019 | News
With snow and ice predicted tomorrow, the ARL has enacted Code BLUE starting at 8AM to 8PM on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. In accordance with Bill #22, an amendment added to the City Code, Chapter 141, Part 2 Animals, Section 205 Caring for Animals in 2015, any...
