The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is joining Brandywine Valley SPCA, in partnership with national non-profit Petco Love, BOBS from Skechers™, and Discover team-up with 9 other area shelters for collaborative initiative to find pets homes for the holidays.
CUMRU TOWNSHIP, P.a., December 8, 2023 – Hundreds of pets in the four-state area will be looking for homes for the holidays as part of Brandywine Valley SPCA’s (BVSPCA) December Mega Adoption Event® in partnership with Petco Love, BOBS from Skechers® and Discover. The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) is one of nine regional participating shelters joining the winter event to be held at all BVSPCA locations and other regional participating shelters on December 9th and 10th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens at all participating shelters will be available for just $35 adoption fees throughout the event.
“Shelters nationwide have faced significant challenges this year,” pointed out José Joel Delgado-Rivera, ARL’s Chief Communications Officer. “The combination of high admission rates and low adoption numbers has made events like this crucial in widening the exposure of these pets to potential adopters. This increased visibility often results in a second chance and a loving home for many of them. Currently, ARL has 78 cats, 46 kittens, and 18 dogs available for adoption.”
“Our Megas are an amazing experience, to see so many pets who have lost everything be chosen by folks who are eager to give them a new life full of love,” said Adam Lamb, BVSPCA CEO. “By bringing this Mega Adoption Event into our campuses and into the shelters of our partners, we are looking to save more lives, reach more local adopters, and open space to more animals in need in our region and beyond.”
“The energy and excitement at Mega Adoption events are incredible, because, by the end of the day, the lives of so many pets and people are about to change and all for the better. We’re so excited to spread the excitement across participating locations to reach even more families ready to adopt,” said Petco Love President, Susanne Kogut. “Shelter workers and volunteers work tirelessly to save these pets – and the feeling they get when the pets find loving homes fuels their passion to continue their lifesaving mission.”
The Mega Adoption event will be held at the ARL, all BVSPCA locations, and at shelters participating in the Mega Adoption Event including ACCT Philly, Animal Adoption Center (AAC), Animal Care Shelter for Kent County, BARCS, Faithful Friends Animal Society, Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center, Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, and Montgomery County Animal Shelter (TX). All participating locations will offer a $35 adoption fee for any puppy, kitten, dog, or cat.
All adopters must go through the ARL’s regular procedures to adopt, including the completion of an adoption profile and speaking with an adoption counselor to ensure that the pet they select is a good match for their home, family, and lifestyle.
Adopters are also encouraged to bring their family members and other house dogs to meet the pet they are interested in before completing the adoption. Dog adopters will also want to bring cash or a check for a $7.20 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 public can visit www.berksarl.org/pets/ to view the available pets.
BVSPCA-led Mega Adoption Events powered by Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers® over the last eight years have found homes for more than 13,000 pets.
Event details and a full list of participating locations can be found at megaadopt.com.
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