Sierra
Name: Sierra Ortiz Position: Client Services Supervisor What were you doing before joining the ARL: I worked for a home improvement company called Install America for 2 years. I...
Brandon
Name: Brandon Gooden Position: Medical Manager Do you have any pets at home: Yes, I have 3 cats- Pea, Flower, and Ellie and 2 German Shepherds- Magic and Saint. What does...
A Cute Yet Not-So-Cute Delivery: Why Abandoning Animals at Shelters Hurts More Than It Helps
We’ll admit it, few things are cuter than a box full of kittens or puppies. While a new animal at our doorsteps may look like a cute surprise, abandoned animals , even on our...
Rabies Cases in Berks County: How to Protect your Pets
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 Over the past few months, we have seen a rise in rabies cases that have been reported not only across the country but specifically right here in...
Savannah
Name: Savannah Baller Position: Shelter Manager Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background before joining ARL: Growing up I knew I wanted a career that made...
Brooke
Name: Brooke Brenner Position: Animal Care Supervisor How long have you worked in animal welfare: I just passed my 12yr anniversary in animal welfare! August of 2013 is when I...
Stacey
Name: Stacey Cole Position: Chief Development Officer What were you doing before joining the ARL: I have been working in fundraising and development for over 10 years, most...
ARL Launches Emergency Campaign to Replace X-Ray Machine
Donations can be made by visiting www.berksarl.org/xray CUMRU TOWNSHIP, PA, July 2, 2025 — The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) has launched an emergency fundraising...
ARL to Host Sponsored Adoption Day
CUMRU TOWNSHIP, P.a., June 25, 2025 – The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) will host a sponsored adoption day starting this Friday, June 27 thanks to the...
ARL ISSUES CODE RED
CUMRU TOWNSHIP, P.a., June 20th, 2025 — The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) has issued a CodeRed for the City of Reading due to a sustained heat index above...
Dr. Sarah Rivera
In April, we announced the appointment of Dr. Sarah Rivera as Chief Medical Officer at the ARL. We sat with her and talked about her background, inspiration, vision for ARL...
Parvovirus: An Increased Threat During Warm Weather
Warm weather is finally here, and it is the perfect weather to take your dog for more walks, play at the dog park, and meet other dogs, but it also is the time when your dog has...