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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 Crumpet. This little guy was found as a stray in Worcester. Upon his arrival, Crumpet was coughing and wheezing quite a bit. Our vet determined that in addition to being around 12 years old, Crumpet has a condition called collapsing trachea. This can be common in smaller breeds and is often why harnesses are used. However in Crumpet’s case the severity of his condition is much worse than most. Crumpet is on two types of medications as well as a cough suppressant to help relieve the discomfort. Even with these efforts, Crumpet still coughs, wheezes and occasionally his tongue will even turn blue from loss of oxygen. Crumpet is a happy and loving little dog. He is content to sit on your lap and give you kisses. Ideally his next home will be a quiet, relaxing one with a person who is home to watch him often. He cannot be walked on a collar or harness and should not be outside when it is warm out. Crumpet may not have a lot of time left, but we want to make sure what time he does have is spent in loving arms and being spoiled. The medications Crumpet takes can be a bit costly and he needs to take them daily. If you would like to know more about Crumpet and his special needs, please contact our Dog Coordinator at Sara@worcesterarl.org
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. • 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 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 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 suspended until further notice. • 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.
Thank you for your continued FURiendship and support.
