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April 20, 2026April 22, 2026

Beyond the Badge: What Animal Control Is (and Isn’t)

Beyond the Badge: What Animal Control Is (and Isn’t)
By Alyssa BudockIn Advocacy, BlogTags Animal Control, Berks County, Law

What Animal Control Is (and Isn’t)  Understanding Animal Control’s Role in Our Country  When people hear the term animal control, many think it refers to...

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April 30, 2024January 28, 2025

ARL Leadership Participates of Humane Lobby Day in Harrisburg

ARL Leadership Participates of Humane Lobby Day in Harrisburg
By Jose Delgado RiveraIn Advocacy, News

On April 29, 2024, the Humane Society of Pennsylvania hosted its annual Humane Lobby Day, bringing together advocates and animal...

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