The Scott Jaraczewski Team, a local realtor, will host a Sponsored Adoption Day this Saturday, April 22, 2023. All animals over six months of age will be free to adopt during the event.
All adopters must go through the ARL’s regular procedures to adopt, including completing an adoption profile and speaking with an adoption counselor to ensure that the pet they select is a good match for their home, family, and lifestyle.
“We do not take any shortcuts when we host free adoption weekends,” says Alexis Pagoulatos, the ARL’s CEO. “We want to do everything we can to ensure that all of our pets find great homes, no matter if their new family is paying for them or not.”
Adopters are encouraged to bring their family members to meet their new pet at the time of adoption, and to bring their dogs from home for meet and greet other dogs at the shelter. Dog adopters will also want to bring cash or a check for a $7 dog license, which is required at the time of adoption under PA law. Adopters will also want to bring a cat carrier (or they can purchase one from the ARL for $5) and dog collar and leash (or they can purchase one from the ARL).
The ARL will be open on Saturday from 12 – 5 PM (waitlist closes at 4:30 PM); no appointments are necessary. A virtual “line” is set up at www.berksarl.org/hello where guests can check-in when they arrive to the shelter. All guests will be able to check their place in line and be notified by text when it’s their turn to work with an adoption counselor.
For more information, please get in touch with the ARL at [email protected].
