Animal Rescue League of Berks County

In honor of National Animal Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week, we want to recognize our Pawsitive Partners whose collaboration amplifies our impact and enables us to continue the lifesaving work for the animals in our community. We want to also recognize the invaluable contributions of the surrounding rescues and shelters in Berks County, whose commitment to animal welfare strengthens our collective efforts. Join us in thanking all the organizations that work tirelessly to improve the lives of animals every day. Your hard work and dedication in the animal welfare field do not go unnoticed!

Are you passionate about helping animals in our community? We have several exciting open positions in animal care, lifesaving programs, medical, and/or surgery! These roles are crucial to our mission and offer a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in our community. If you or someone you know is ready to contribute your skills and compassion to our cause, we want to hear from you! Learn more and see our open positions on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eDE2QjYi Contact lquire@berksarl.org for more.

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week 2024! 🎉 This week, we're shining a spotlight on our incredible team of veterinary technicians. Their compassion and hard work keep our shelter running smoothly, and we couldn’t do it without them! From assessing every animal that comes through our doors to assisting our vets with surgery, administering vaccines, and treating the sick, they care for every animal at our shelter as if they were their own. 🐾❤️ #VetTechWeek #ThankAVetTech

Today we would like to take a moment to celebrate our dedicated volunteers who ensure our dogs get their daily dose of joy and exercise. Your dedication and love make a world of difference, preparing these pups for their future homes. Happy National Dog Walker Appreciation Day! Thank you for all you do! If you are interested in volunteering, you can visit https://lnkd.in/gnkBB-29

It’s Foster Appreciation Week, and we’re thrilled to spotlight our extraordinary fosters! These amazing individuals are the backbone of our shelter, opening their hearts and homes to nearly half our population of animals and caring for those who need it most. The dedication and compassion of our fosters make everything we do possible. Thank you from all of us here at the ARL! Interested in becoming a foster and making an impact? Learn more about our foster program and apply today at https://lnkd.in/gei-XwFa

The ARL is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven individual to join our team as our development specialist. If you possess strong interpersonal and writing skills, and have the ability to effectively engage with supporters, community members, board members, staff, and colleagues, we would love to hear from you. Help us further our mission and make a meaningful impact! More details on this position and more are available here: https://lnkd.in/eDE2QjYi

Last night, officers Harnish and Minchoff joined the Reading Police National Night Out to connect with the community and show off what we do for the furry friends in our community! 🐾 Who knows, we might have a few junior animal heroes in training! 🚔🐶

This past weekend, we celebrated a significant milestone with a ceremony for our newly opened Schwegmann Healing Center. In the past, as a high-admission shelter, our shelter faced significant euthanasia to ensure enough space to continue helping more animals. After adopting our no-kill initiative in 2018, this crematorium space quickly lost its necessity. With the shelter's need for a proper isolation space to care for sick animals, transforming our former crematorium represents a pivotal moment in our history. A space that was once the last step for many animals is now the opposite and a fresh beginning for many more. We’re so excited about the positive impact this space will now have and look forward to the many animals we can now support and heal. ❤️

Join us in celebrating one month of our Dog's Day Out Program! Our team launched this program at the end of June as an initiative designed to benefit both our shelter dogs and the community by offering our dogs a much-needed break from the shelter environment. Those interested can stop in the shelter during our adoption hours any day and take one of our dogs on a variety of trips out of their kennel. Since our launch, we’ve had nearly 50 trips, giving 35 dogs a well-deserved break from the shelter. Excitingly, 2 of these dogs were adopted by their Dog’s Day Out Chaperones, and 14 more have found homes since! On average, our dogs are being adopted just 3½ days after their day out. The feedback and observations during the outings have helped our team learn more about the dog's behavior, preferences, and needs, which can assist in finding them a more suitable future home. Dogs participating in the program have received more exposure to potential adopters while on their outings and from the shared photos. The amazing photos and heartwarming stories we’ve received highlight the incredible impact of this program. We are so thankful to our community for this support—here’s to many more successful days ahead!

Join our team of compassionate Veterinary Technicians making a difference in our community! Whether you are looking for relief work to supplement your schedule or seeking a full-time position, we want to hear from you! We are currently seeking skilled veterinary technicians who are able to assist with surgeries, support vaccine clinics, and provide compassionate care to animals in our shelter. This daytime position offers flexibility across all days of the week to accommodate various schedules. If you're ready to contribute your skills and compassion to our cause, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a difference and contact our Director of Human Resources, Leann Quire, today at lquire@berksarl.org. Learn more about our open positions here: https://lnkd.in/e9k8EyBQ