Name: Genesis Gomez-Perez Position: Pet Placement Specialist How long have you been working at ARL? I started back in July of 2021, so a little over two years now! What is your favorite part about your job? What is the most challenging? The best part of my...
Staff Spotlight
Jen, Volunteer Engagement Manager
Name: Jen Raney Position: Volunteer Engagement Manager Pets at home: I have four dogs: Charlie (10), Toby (9), Jethro (9) and Archie (7). How long have you been working in animal welfare, and what made you want to work in this field? Four years! I worked in...
Alison, Development & Communications Specialist
Name: Alison Kleinsmith Position: Development and Communications Specialist What pets do you have at home? Just Mika, a 5-year-old black lab who has taught me some of the greatest lessons about responsible pet ownership, compassion, and living life in the...
Get to know our staff: Meet Deanna, Pet Help Center Supervisor
Name: Deanna Prefach Position: Pet Help Center Supervisor Combining her love for social work and animal welfare, Deanna has been an integral component of our Pet Help Center since August 2021. Her incredible commitment to the team led to her promotion as our...
Get to know our staff: Meet Dr. John Hurst, Veterinarian
Name: Dr. John Hurst Position: Veterinarian Name any pets with their age/breed/etc. that you have at home. Until recently, it was just Bubba, my seven-year-old, eighty-pound pittie-mastiff, and I. But recently, we began fostering an injured puppy at home,...
Get to know our staff: Meet Savannah
Name: Savannah Baller Position: Corporal Animal Protection Officer First joining the ARL in 2015, Savannah has served in five different positions across the ARL, but serving as an Animal Protection Officer is where her heart has always belonged. Dedicated to...
Get to know our staff: Meet Christa, Medical Center Supervisor
Christa pictured with her dog Izzy and cat MJ! Name: Christa Crater Position: Medical Center Supervisor First joining the ARL in 2011, Christa has performed countless duties around the shelter, from animal care to adoptions and, of course, medical care....
Get to know our staff: Meet Hailey, Animal Care Specialist Supervisor
Name: Hailey Auriemma Position: Animal Care Specialist Supervisor Joining the ARL in 2019, Hailey's dedication to caring for thousands of animals in our care has recently led her into the role of our Animal Care Specialist Supervisor, overseeing a team of ten people...
Get to know our staff: Meet Heather, Special Events and Database Manager
Name: Heather Potteiger Position: Special Events and Database Manager Joining our team in October 2021, Heather is an organizing mastermind who can be found planning our special events year-round or organizing and pulling reports from our databases to maximize the...
Get to know our staff: Meet Hayden, Department of Animal Protection Manager
Name: Hayden Carroll Position: Department of Animal Protection Manager In March of 2020, the ARL welcomed Humane Society Police Officer, Hayden Carroll, as the Department of Animal Protection Manager. Overseeing a team of three within his department, Hayden ensures...
Get to know our staff: Meet Ellie, Canine Behavior and Enrichment Supervisor
Ellie is wearing a matching outfit with Marcel, an adorable one year old pitbull mix waiting for his forever home. Check out his adoption bio here! Name: Ellie Scheurich Position: Canine Behavior and Enrichment Supervisor Pets at home: I currently am...
ARL’s Chief Development Officer Wins Prestigious Fundraiser Professionals Award
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) is proud to announce that Ashley Mikulsky, ARL’s Chief Development Officer, was named the winner of the Meggan Kerber Outstanding Fundraising Professional award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals,...
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