Adoption Option

ADOPTION OPTION

Meet Tidbit!

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.

This little tidbit is sure to steal your heart. Tidbit came to us as a stray from Worcester back in March and is just now ready for a new home. The last 3 months our staff and veterinarians had been working diligently trying to figure out why Tidbit was missing fur and had a distended stomach. After several rounds of testing and medications trials we found that he is Hypothyroid and has Cushing’s. Now on the right track with his conditions, Tidbit is feeling much better and is ready for a fresh start with a family who is willing and able to give him the attention and love he deserves. Tidbit loves everyone he meets and that includes other dogs. He does get excited and at times has fallen over. Due to his age and health issues he is looking for a home where he can relax and rest. That means no small children and no young animals bouncing and jumping on him. This sweet old man loves to be held and will happily sleep in a comfy bed for hours. Tidbit is looking for a family who can commit to his medical treatments and establish a relationship with a veterinarian who can see him for blood testing and medication refills. This may seem like a tall order, but we promise you he will fill your heart and home with a great deal of love. For more information about Tidbit or to set up an appointment to meet with him, contact the shelter

WARL COVID-19 Procedures

As of Nov. 9, 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. • 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. • 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

Tidbit is available for adoption through WARL. PHOTO/SARA MCCLURE

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 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.