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.

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Meet Meka. This bodacious beauty is looking for a • 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 ext.0 or email us at info@worcesterarl.org to 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.

home with one or two adults to cozy up to. When she came to the shelter she was nervous and it took a few days before she felt comfortable enough to get close to staff. Once she came out of her kennel and began trusting us, she really opened up and showed us her sweet and playful side. She loves tennis balls and stuffed animals. She walks well on a leash and harness and enjoys being outside soaking up the sunshine. Meka is a quiet girl who would do best with adults and people who can respect her space. She can be protective of her food and special toys and likely protective of her home and family. She has met a few dogs here at the shelter and did great with them, but we recommend Meka being the solo star of your home. Trust us, this 66 pound girl is all the love you’ll need. If you have dog experience and are interested in meet

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

ing Meka, please contact the shelter. • ANIMAL SURRENDERS: Our business practice for surrendering a pet remains the same. All pet owners must contact WARL in advance of surily suspended. All regular volunteer shifts are on rendering 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 sures help to protect our staff and community updates. Should you have any questions or con

you to discuss changes to our drop off/pick up procedures.

• 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/

• Weekly training classes are suspended until further notice.

• The WARL Volunteer Program is temporar

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 meafrom 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 registry/wishlist/3AX342JIL73M0

cerns, please contact the shelter at (508) 853-0030 or info@worcesterarl.org.