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October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Brandon

Staff Spotlight: Brandon
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Brandon Gooden Position: Medical Manager Do you have any pets at home: Yes, I have 3 cats- Pea, Flower,...

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October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

A Cute Yet Not-So-Cute Delivery: Why Abandoning Animals at Shelters Hurts More Than It Helps

By Alyssa BudockIn Blog, Pets, Tips & Advice, UncategorizedTags abandoned, pet help, surrender, surrender prevention

We’ll admit it, few things are cuter than a box full of kittens or puppies. While a new animal at...

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October 8, 2025October 10, 2025

Rabies Cases in Berks County: How to Protect your Pets  

Rabies Cases in Berks County: How to Protect your Pets  
By Alyssa BudockIn Blog, News, Press Release, Stories, Tips & AdviceTags berks, blog, clinics, Rabies, vaccination, vaccine, vaccines

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025  Over the past few months, we have seen a rise in rabies cases that have been...

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September 22, 2025September 24, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Savannah

Staff Spotlight: Savannah
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Savannah Baller Position: Shelter Manager Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background before joining...

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August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Brooke

Staff Spotlight: Brooke
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Brooke Brenner Position: Animal Care Supervisor How long have you worked in animal welfare: I just passed my 12yr...

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July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Stacey

Staff Spotlight: Stacey
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Stacey Cole Position: Chief Development Officer What were you doing before joining the ARL: I have been working in...

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June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

ARL to Host Sponsored Adoption Day

ARL to Host Sponsored Adoption Day
By Jose Delgado RiveraIn Adoption Events, Blog, Press Release

CUMRU TOWNSHIP, P.a., June 25, 2025 – The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) will host a sponsored adoption day starting this...

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June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Meet the Staff: Dr. Sarah Rivera

Meet the Staff: Dr. Sarah Rivera
By Jose Delgado RiveraIn Blog, Staff Spotlight, Uncategorized

In April, we announced the appointment of Dr. Sarah Rivera as Chief Medical Officer at the ARL. We sat with...

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May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Animal Rescue League of Berks County Joins BISSELL Pet Foundation to Offer Reduced Adoption Fees During Spring Empty the Shelters Event

Animal Rescue League of Berks County Joins BISSELL Pet Foundation to Offer Reduced Adoption Fees During Spring Empty the Shelters Event
By Jose Delgado RiveraIn Adoption Events, Blog, News, Press Release

CUMRU TOWNSHIP, PA, April 30, 2025—The Animal Rescue League of Berks County will participate alongside 380+ shelters across 43 states to...

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April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BERKS COUNTY APPOINTS DR. SARAH RIVERA AS CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BERKS COUNTY APPOINTS DR. SARAH RIVERA AS CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
By Jose Delgado RiveraIn Blog, News, Press Release, Staff Spotlight

CUMRU TOWNSHIP, PA, April 24, 2025 — The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) announced the appointment of Sarah Rivera,...

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