Lost & Found

One out of every three pets will become lost in his or her lifetime according to the ASPCA. Thankfully, however, 85% of vigilant owners who actively search for their lost pets do eventually find them. Both finders and missing pet owners can take important steps to increase the likelihood of pet reunification if they act immediately when they find a pet or notice theirs is missing.

Please see the steps below for suggestions on how the ARL can help and what to do if you find a pet or lose your own.

If you have lost or found a pet, please click on the button to report the pet to the ARL. Thank you!

ARL joined Petco Love Lost to help reunite pets with their families.

The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is now a partner of  Petco Love Lost, a face recognition software that allows pets to get reunited with their families. To view the current listing of stray animals under our care visit lost.petcolove.org

These pets were recently brought to the ARL:

If you think one of them may be your lost pet, please contact us immediately at 610-373-8830 or come into the shelter to identify your pet. You will want to bring proof of ownership (photos, veterinarian records, etc.) to reclaim your pet. All pets are held for a minimum of 48 hours before they are released to the shelter for adoption. Please also check all of the animals available on our adoption page in case your pet has already been released and cleared for adoption. Reclaiming fees may apply.

*The pets who are listed below are not available for adoption at this time.

Tips to prevent your cat or dog from becoming lost

• Have your pet wear an ID tag on a collar. Additionally, have your pet microchipped and make sure you update your information with the microchip company should you ever move or change your phone number. We can microchip your pet by appointment for a $25 fee. If you are reclaiming your pet, we offer a 30% discount to make sure your pet can be easily identified if he or she ever gets lost again. Please call 610-373-8830 to learn more.
• License your dog. Besides it being PA law, more than 90% of licensed dogs are reunited with their owners. We are able to issue dog licenses at the shelter for a $9.20 fee; please call 610-373-8830 to schedule an appointment.
• Make sure your dog is leashed or secured in an appropriately fenced-in area anytime he or she goes outside. Routinely check the perimeter of your fence to make sure there are no areas that need repair or holes that need to be filled.
• Keep your cat indoors at all times. If you have to take your cat out for an appointment, make sure your cat is secured in a carrier.
• Have clear and well-lit full-length and close-up pictures of your pet on your phone or computer to share with the police, shelters and the websites below in case he or she ever goes missing.