Adoption Option

Cinco de Mayo rats available to adopt at Worcester Animal Rescue League

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.

So some folks think that Spuds McKenzie was the original party animal. Oh what they don't know. Meet the Cinco de Mayo Rats! These little rats were found at WARL in a box — 26 little friends to be exact, and little did they know what a great turn their little lives took at that very moment. These little creatures were probably rescued by someone who thought they were going to have a bleak future, and so brought them to us, albeit anonymously. But now the party is on. It was a great Cinco de Mayo rescue day for all of these little sweeties, and so they all have fun Cinco de Mayo (sort of ) names. Thirteen of the little boys are ready to go in pairs or groups of three or four. The fourth group here is Sombrero, Avocado, Tortilla and Chile. They are gentle and shy, but easy to handle and once they find their forever person, they will quickly bond and make great little lovable pets. You must be 21 years or older to adopt, and have proof of either home ownership or lease/rental agreement allowing small pets. To make an appointment to meet any of the rattie boys, please call (508) 853-0030.

WARL COVID-19 Procedures

As of Nov. 9, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we want to

One of the rats available for adoption at WARL. PHOTOS BY SARA

MCCLURE & KATHY JAMIESON

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. h 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. h 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. h 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. h SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS: All scheduled appointments will be honored. If you have a scheduled appointment, we will be contacting you to dis-

Another of the rats available.

cuss changes to our drop off/ pick up procedures. h DONATIONS ACCEPTED except for open bags of food. h Pet food, cat litter, and other shelter supplies 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 h Weekly training classes are going on for adopters. h The WARL Volunteer Program is temporarily 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-toface 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.