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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Brady doesn’t adjust easily to change. His • 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.

family moved several times and is moving yet again, they didn’t want to put Brady through that stress. He and the family’s other cat fought occasionally. We think Brady prefers to be your only pet. There were children in his home. The toddlers scared him. He was more comfortable with kids over 4 years old. The owner said Brady is skittish with anything new whether it’s people or places. It takes him a few weeks to adjust. Be patient with him. Give him a quiet place where he can feel safe. We made him a blanket teepee to hide in. He enjoys head scritches and people talking to him softly. Brady qualifies for our Senior for

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.

Senior Program. • 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.