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ADOPTION OPTION
Meet Corrie
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. Corrie was transferred to WARL by a veterinary hospital that got him from people who found him unable to walk. He had a fractured pelvis, which has healed, but he needs pain medication for his arthritis. We also discovered he has food allergies and will be on special food and medication for the rest of his life. We put Corrie in a foster home. His foster parent said, “Corrie is the most wonderful cat! He is friendly, lovable, quiet, playful and chilled out.” He spent his evenings in his foster parents’ laps and gave kisses. He had a good relationship with the foster parents’ two older cats after their initial introduction. Even with his old injury, Corrie enjoys jumping up to get a wand toy or chase a laser beam. Give him a catnip toy, and he is in heaven! Corrie would not be a good playmate for young children and hasn’t been in the company of dogs during his foster care. However, given his even temperament, Corrie would be comfortable in most homes. He will need medical care for the rest of his life, so just be aware that Corrie will be on a fi rstname basis with his veterinarian. WARL COVID-19 Procedures As of Nov. 9, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we want to
Corrie is available for adoption through WARL. PHOTO COURTESY EAST DOUGLAS PHOTO
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. • 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 ... fi nding 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 dis-
cuss changes to our drop off / pick up procedures. • DONATIONS ACCEPTED except for open bags of food. • 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 • Weekly training classes are going on for adopters. • The WARL Volunteer Program is temporarily suspend-
ed. 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.
