The Lives We Save: Boo
Discovered abandoned in a cemetery with a severely broken leg, Boo's journey to recovery was quite the collaborative effort involving our humane officers, dedicated...
Penny
Name: Penny HummelPosition: Donor Advisor What you were doing before you came to ARL: I’ve been privileged to work in non-profits and education for most of my adult life. ...
ARL Leadership Participates of Humane Lobby Day in Harrisburg
Animal Welfare organizations from across Pennsylavnia participated of Humane Lobby Day to advance animal welfare legislation—photo courtesy of the PA House Democratic Caucus. On...
Leadership Corner – Rebirth
Many landmarks at the ARL have stood out for employees, volunteers, and visitors over the years. That could be the picturesque pastures of the barn, which have housed countless...
The Lives We Save: Meet Tilda
On March 14, 2024, we received a call about an unresponsive dog found in a backyard. When our staff arrived at the address, they were able to identify a medium-sized white canine...
Rachel
Name: RachelPosition: Humane Society Police Officer What you were doing before you came to ARL: I have worked in multiple animal related fields before the...
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BERKS COUNTY TO REOPEN TNR CLINIC
CUMRU TOWNSHIP, P.a., April 4, 2024 – The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) announces the reopening of its Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), operating at a limited...
The Lives We Save – Afghan Hounds
Amira, formerly Kamisha, enjoys her new life in a loving home. Kamisha, Farah, Aristotle, James, Hari, Mama Athena, Cassandra, and Indie are eight of 24 Afghan Hounds that were...
Maddy Marker
Name: Maddy Marker Position: Medical Technician What were you doing before ARL? I worked at a different shelter, where I started as a Kennel Technician and worked my way up to...
Leadership Corner – Life-Saving Initiative on Wheels
If you’ve been to the ARL, you know how fortunate we are to have a beautiful property with several acres of grass and walking trails for our dogs in the trees. While this is such...
Board of Directors Appoints Ashley Mikulsky as CEO
The Board of Directors at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) announced the official appointment of Ashley Mikulsky as Chief Executive Officer of the Cumru Township...
Leadership Corner – Expanding lifesaving in Berks through transport partnerships
Throughout the years, and especially in 2023, the ARL has experienced significant overcrowding in our cat, dog, and rabbit populations. Overcrowding is detrimental to shelter...