Lauren G.
Name: Lauren Goodman Position: Behavior Specialist How long have you been part of the ARL team: I’ve been a part of the ARL team for 3 years now! Do you have any pets at...
ARL Alumni: Nellie Bean
Last October, the Animal Rescue League’s (ARL) Department of Animal Protection responded to a report of an RV traveling through Reading, Pennsylvania, with a large number of dogs...
Beyond the Badge: What Animal Control Costs in a Lifesaving Community
In previous articles, we explored what animal control is, how coverage works in Berks County, and why gaps in service can create risks for both people and animals. This...
ARL Announces Board Leadership Transitions and New Directors
Birdsboro, Pa. (August 19, 2026) — The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) has announced several leadership transitions within its Board of Directors, including the...
Heather P.
Name: Heather Potteiger Position: Business Operations Manager How long have you been part of the ARL team: 5 ½ years Can you tell us a little about your role and...
Jessie W.
Name: Jessie Wickersham Position: Lead Surgery Technical How long have you been part of the ARL team: 3.5 years total What does a typical day at work look like for you: We...
A Reunion 2 Years in the Making
For more than two years, Steel was missing. His family never stopped hoping that one day they would see their beloved pup again. As the months turned into years,...
More Second Chances for More Zoomies
Sienna’s a young pup who should be spending her days playing and exploring. Instead, Sienna wandered into a school in the City of Reading, injured, scared, and unsure of her...
In the Heat of the Moment, Our Community Answered the Call
Yesterday's power outage (6/12/26) brought unexpected challenges to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. With much of the shelter without power for the majority of the day,...
Don S.
Name: Don Smith Position: Animal Care Specialist How long have you been part of the ARL team: I’ve been at ARL since October 2024. I started as a volunteer and was hired soon...
Beyond the Badge: How Animal Control Works in Berks County
How It Started To understand why animal control in Berks County functions as it does today, it is essential to understand both how animal control services have evolved over...
Millie R.
Name: Millie Pozo Ramos Position: Lifesaving Programs Specialist How long have you been part of the ARL team: I have been at the ARL since I was 15 and then...