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June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Staff Spotlight: Don

Staff Spotlight: Don
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Don Smith Position: Animal Care Specialist How long have you been part of the ARL team: I’ve been at...

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May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Staff Spotlight: Millie

Staff Spotlight: Millie
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Millie Pozo Ramos Position: Lifesaving Programs Specialist   How long have you been part of the ARL team: I have...

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April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Staff Spotlight: Kayla M.

Staff Spotlight: Kayla M.
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Kayla Mercado Position: Lead Animal Care Specialist How long have you been part of the ARL team: I have...

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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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March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Staff Spotlight: Alexi N.

Staff Spotlight: Alexi N.
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Alexi Neiffer Position: Animal Care Specialist – PT and Engagement and Training Coordinator  How long have you been part of the ARL...

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February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Staff Spotlight: Kayla D.

Staff Spotlight: Kayla D.
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Kayla Donnelly Position: Pet Placement Lead Do you have any pets at home? If so, tell us a little...

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January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Staff Spotlight: Rachel M.

Staff Spotlight: Rachel M.
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Rachel Minchoff Position: Animal Protection Officer Do you have any pets at home: I have five furry menaces!    Jackson...

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December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Andrew

Staff Spotlight: Andrew
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Andrew Tetley Position: Medical Administrative Specialist What were you doing before joining the ARL: Before I joined the ARL...

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November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Sierra

Staff Spotlight: Sierra
By Kyla OlaninIn Blog, Staff Spotlight

Name: Sierra Ortiz Position: Client Services Supervisor What were you doing before joining the ARL: I worked for a home...

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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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