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Sponsored Adoption Weekend
June 6 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thanks to an anonymous donor, all animals over 6 months of age will be free to adopt.
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 to meet and greet with the potential new dog 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 a dog collar and leash (or they can purchase one from the ARL).
The ARL will be open Monday, Wednesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturday-Sunday 9:00 AM – 5 PM; no appointments are necessary. A virtual “line” is set up at www.berksarl.org/hello, where guests can check-in when they arrive at 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.