Adoption Option

Welcome to Adoption Option, a partnership with the Worcester Animal Rescue League highlighting their adoptable pets. Check this space often to meet all of the great pets at WARL in need of homes.WARL is open seven days a week, noon-4 p.m., 139 Holden St. Check them out online at Worcesterarl.org, or call at (508) 853-0030.

Meet Aura! This spunky, silly girl came to us as a stray. She is not only beautiful, but she is sweet and smart! Aura came to us with Entropion in her left eye. This is an eye condition where the eyelid rolls inward, causing rubbing and irritation. Aura had surgery to fix her eye and is much more comfortable and able to see more clearly now. Aura is very energetic and likes to “talk” She would do best with an active family, who has no small children and no other animals. Aura has a big personality and she will be all you need. She will happily jump right into your lap, not realizing she is not lap dog size, this girl has so much love to give she cannot contain herself. Her happygo-lucky personality is sure to win you over and make you fall in love. If you would like to meet Aura, please contact the shelter.

SARA MCCLURE

WARL COVID-19 Procedures

As of March 25, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we want to share with you some changes we have implemented so that we can continue procedures.

to serve the pets and people of our community while keeping our team protected.

• ADOPTIONS: At this time, adoptions are being held BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. If you are interested in adoption, please visit our website worcesterarl.org/adopt/ to learn more about our available animals then call us at (508) 853-0030 schedule an appointment.

• Casual visits to the shelter are prohibited.

We will strictly enforce this in order to keep our animal care team protected while still maintaining the most essential function of our operation... finding homes for animals in need. • ANIMAL SURRENDERS: Our business practice for surrendering a pet remains the same. All pet owners must contact WARL in advance of surrendering a pet. Please call (508) 853-0030.

• SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS: All scheduled appointments will be honored. If you have a scheduled appointment, we will be contacting you to discuss changes to our drop off/pick up ext.0 or email us at info@worcesterarl.org to

• DONATIONS: We will not be accepting linens of any kind or used, stuffed dog toys. While we are grateful for your thoughtfulness, we will not accept these donations if brought to the shelter.

• Pet food, cat litter, and other shelter sup

plies will be essential in continuing to provide for our animals and to assist community members in need. To avoid unnecessary travel and exposure, items can be purchased online from our Amazon Wishlist - https://www.amazon.com/gp/ registry/wishlist/3AX342JIL73M0

• Weekly training classes are suspended until further notice.

• The WARL Volunteer Program is temporar

ily suspended. All regular volunteer shifts are on hold. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we can.

We have many animals in our care who depend on us to stay healthy and well. The above measures help to protect our staff and community from the spread of COVID - 19 by minimizing face-to-face interactions while continuing to operate only core essential services. Please continue to follow our Facebook page for additional updates. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at (508) 853-0030 or info@worcesterarl.org.