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ADOPTION OPTION
The shelter is currently doing adoption meets by appointment only. If you would like more information or you would like to schedule a time to meet with Larry, email us at dogs@ worcesterarl.org. WARL COVID-19 Proce-
dures 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 commu-
nity 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 discuss changes to our drop off / pick up procedures.
stant celebrity. While ignorance is bliss at the White House, on television and on social media, the movie’s real villain pops its ugly, perfectly sculpted head in the guise of billionaire Peter Isherwell (played by Mark Rylance), the founder and CEO of BASH LiiF cellphones. Playing the role like a cross between Charles Montgomery Burns from “The Simpsons” and John Henry, owner of the Boston Red Sox (and one-time owner of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette), Rylance has created one of the scariest bad guys in recent years. Sporting perfect hair, perfect teeth and perfect eyes that strangely make him look like a synthetic organism, Isherwell has his handlers advise his
cult-like followers to avoid direct eye contact, sudden movements, coughing or negative facial expression in his presence, while he promises them in return “Life without the stress of living” with his latest BASH 14.3 cellphone. One of the main features of the new phone is it instantly fl icks on a cute video of a puppy riding on the back of a rooster and schedules a therapy session for you whenever it detects that you feel sad, afraid or alone. Creepy stuff . At a presidential rally fi lmed at the DCU Center, Streep urges her supporters to simply “Don’t Look Up” to the sky and continue on with their daily business like nothing is happening. To counter the “Don’t Look Up” movement that debunks
the fi ndings of science and denies the oncoming comet and, subsequently, its devastating impact, a “Just Look Up” rally take places at another arena with headliner Riley Bina (played by Adriana Grande) singing her heart out while being dressed in a Valentino feathered gown that almost makes her look like a shooting comet. During the confectionary power ballad, “Just Look Up,” Grande delivers the movie’s best line that doesn’t spoil any of the plot when she sings after her on-again, off -again rapper boyfriend (played by Kid Cudi) delivers a nonsensical rap, “What he’s really trying to say is get your head out of your ass.” The message is coming in loud and clear.
Meet Larry 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. Introducing LARRY! Larry is an outgoing and very energetic boy who is motivated by food and is really eager to please. This pup enjoys hiking and has been started on crate training here at the shelter. Larry would do best in an adult home that is able to provide him with plenty of exercise, training and guidance at this stage in his growth. When he gets excited, Larry can get very jumpy. Larry is excited to meet other dogs, but does play and jump on other dogs which can be overwhelming. Not all dogs will enjoy this so he will need to fi nd the right types of dogs to play with.
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being clear? We’re trying to tell you that the entire planet is about to be destroyed … We’re all 100 percent for sure gonna (expletive) die!” Lawrence storms off set and Blanchett interjects, “The handsome astronomer (DiCaprio) can come back any time but the yelling lady (Lawrence), not so much.” As a result, there’s a violent backlash on social media against Lawrence’s character, while DiCaprio’s Dr. Mindy character becomes an overnight social media sensation and he slowly gets seduced by the trappings of being an in-
Larry MICHELLE BOURGET
• 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@worcester arl.org.
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all. “The Scrapper”: An excon turned “scrapper” leads a quiet life until he’s pursued by violent criminals following a botched robbery. “Shirobako the Movie”: Japanese animated fi lm about an animator overseeing a new theatrical anime production. “You Can’t Kill Meme”: Feature documentary exploring the powerful world of political meme culture and how it can be used and exploited for political gain by groups such as the alt-right.
