The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is a charitable 501c3 organization caring for nearly 5,000 animals each year to help them find second chances in a new home, or to help reunite them with their grateful owners.
For more than 65 years, we’ve worked tirelessly to care for the sick, treat the injured, comfort the unwanted and protect the abused.
Whether helping people in need keep their pets through surrender prevention programs, offering low-cost veterinary services and clinics, as well as outreach and education events throughout the county, our work goes far beyond the walls of the shelter.
Because no one deserves a hero more than a shelter pet, our Patriotic Paws program offers free pet adoptions every day to all qualifying veterans as one small way we can thank our brave service men and women for their sacrifice and service to our country. Started in 2012 by Dave Lis, a Vietnam Veteran and dedicated ARL volunteer, Dave recognized the struggles veterans went through upon returning home and readjusting to civilian life. As a volunteer at the shelter, he also recognized that animals often experience the same sense of loss and loneliness when being left by their family. Patriotic Paws brings veterans and shelter animals together by providing each other with companionship and unconditional devotion.
As part of this program, qualifying veterans who present a valid military ID or DD-214 will have their adoption fee waived for their spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped pet; and they will receive a program t-shirt or hat, and a leash/collar for dogs or a collar with a bell and starter kit for cats.
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