The Animal Rescue League of Berks County will host a sponsored adoption weekend starting this Friday, June 6 through Sunday June 8 thanks to the support of an anonymous donor. During the event, all pets over 6 months of age will be free to adopt.
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 for 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 dog collar and leash (or they can purchase one from the ARL).
The ARL will be open on Friday from 10AM – 6 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 9AM – 5PM; no appointments are necessary. A virtual “line” is set up at www.berksarl.org/hello where guests can check-in when they arrive to 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 https://berksarl.org/pets/