Adoption Option

ADOPTION OPTION

Meet Sparkles

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) 8530030.

Named after her sparkling personality, Sparkles is ready for her next big adventure, a loving home! She is a kind and loving girl who would do well in a family. She likes stuffed animals and happily holds them in her mouth to show them off to her friends. Sparkles has met dogs here at the shelter and was a bit standoffish. She doesn't mind being near other dogs and saying hello, but seems to enjoy having her space. We are unsure if she likes cats. She is a bit nervous being in the shelter and doesn't like being left alone. She would rather her adopters be home more often than not so that she doesn't have to anxiously wait for them to get back. She has also been able to climb out of her kennel here, so she will need to be supervised in fenced areas. Sparkles will need a strong owner as she pulls on walks. This is something she has been working on with the help of her shelter friends and a harness. Sparkles is housebroken, she knows how to sit and give paw for treats and is excited about learning more with her new family. If you would like more information about sparkle or you would like to make an appointment to meet her, please 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 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.

Sparkles is available for adoption at WARL. SUBMITTED PHOTO