ARL BerksCo
ARL BerksCo
  • 156
  • 200 476
Cancer Couldn't Dull His Sparkle
Cancer couldn't dull his sparkle.
Like the other stories we have shared today, Hank "the pittopotamus" was first found as a stray in the city of Reading. But his story truly began when his fur mom, Stephanie, brought him home on Christmas Eve after weeks of walking him religiously at the shelter.
Incredibly, once Hank found his new home, he didn't leave his past behind him. Being as gentle and friendly as they come, Hank quickly became an ARL ambassador in his local community, attending events with his fur mom and helping people learn about the shelter. During the deep trenches of the pandemic, Hank attended socially-distanced events to shine his light where it was needed the most, including a senior home and a local youth services group.
Yet looking at him, you would never know that Hank was fighting his own battles after being diagnosed with the word no pet owner ever wants to here: cancer. While bravely battling cancer for three years, he remained perseverant and hopeful every day, choosing to use the time he had left to brighten the lives of everyone he met. Since crossing the rainbow bridge in 2021, his legacy still continues to inspire people in his community and has woven friendships that are bound to last a lifetime.
Animals like Hank remind us that when there is hope, there is a way. Today, as you read this, there are over 180 animals being cared for by ARL that are holding on to that same hope, and today only, you can help brighten the lives of these animals with a DOUBLED donation thanks to a generous donor matching all gifts up to $20,000.
Our shelter pets are dreaming of leaving with families just like Stephanie's, and your donation can be the beacon of hope that helps them get through each day while under our compassionate care.
Don't miss this EXCLUSIVE opportunity to be a part of our new mural for donations of $100 or more!
You can display your pet’s name on our incoming mural located in our lobby’s meet and greet room as a permanent testament to your support of ARL’s continued legacy.
Our mural artwork by David Reimer is expected to be ready for the public to enjoy this fall.
Переглядів: 97

Відео

He Became a Hometown Hero
Переглядів 1005 місяців тому
Biggie Smalls has it all these days - A luxurious couch for day naps, a fenced-in yard to unleash his zoomies, and best of all, a family who loves him. But life wasn't always this way. In fact, he was first discovered tied to his finder's porch with no sign of an owner in sight. We may never know his full story, but we will always know how grateful he was to come to the ARL for his new chance o...
Have You Ever Wondered Who Rescued Who?
Переглядів 1365 місяців тому
Have you ever wondered who rescued who? If so, we're here to tell you you're not alone. Take Buddy the Pomeranian and his owner Charlie, for example. Buddy was brought to ARL as a matted stray while Charlie was seeking a new furry companion following the back-to-back losses of his wife and pet. Both experiencing major and unexpected life changes, they had no idea just how much they needed each ...
2023 Pet Portrait Contest Submissions
Переглядів 95Рік тому
Vote for your favorite portraits at www.gogophotocontest.com/berksarl/search.
Story to Sanctuary: Rocky, Midnight, and Tiger | Draft Day 2023
Переглядів 631Рік тому
This Draft Day, you can make more happy endings possible for animals across Berks County by supporting our Department of Animal Protection's lifesaving work. All donations of $50 or more are eligible to receive our exclusive animal advocacy t-shirt, and more importantly, all donations will be matched up to $20,000 thanks to a generous donor. Donate today at www.berksarl.org/draftday. If you end...
The Horses of Featherhill | Draft Day 2023
Переглядів 390Рік тому
Today, on Draft Day, you can help our Department of Animal Protection protect innocent animals in need of a voice by making a donation right now. All gifts will be matched up to $20,000 thanks to a generous donor. Animals like King Arthur, Socks, and Pretty Boy are counting on you, so visit www.berksarl.org/draftday to show your support today. Horses are truly magnificent animals. They're majes...
A Safe Haven for Fire Survivors | Draft Day 2023
Переглядів 188Рік тому
A gift made today means the difference between “yes, we can help” and wishing we could to animals everywhere in Berks County. Make a donation today at www.berksarl.org/draftday Sometimes, our days are unpredictable - like when we have to rescue 28 animals from a house fire. When we were asked to assist on the scene of a tragic house fire to catch four baby chickens that became loose on the prop...
A Thank You to our ARL Volunteers!
Переглядів 65Рік тому
Volunteer Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate and recognize the selfless individuals who give their time, energy, and skills to support their communities. Without them, much of our work at the ARL would not be possible. To all our volunteers out there, we appreciate your dedication, hard work, and selflessness. Your contributions make a significant impact on our staff and the animals in ou...
Virtual Tour of the Animal Rescue League of Berks County
Переглядів 1,1 тис.Рік тому
Get a behind-the-scenes glance at our life-saving work and the team that makes it all happen with this virtual tour of the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. © 2023. Animal Rescue League of Berks County.
80's Video Dating | ARL Edition
Переглядів 86Рік тому
The year was 1980-something, Monday Night TV featured ALF and MacGyver, The Bangles, “Walk Like an Egyptian” was the biggest song of the year and dating apps like Tinder were still decades away from creation, but love was still in the air - in the form of video dating. While matchmaking technology has modernized in the years since our adoptable dogs asked us to throw it back this Valentine’s Da...
ARL 2022 Wrapped | Littlefork
Переглядів 40Рік тому
ARL 2022 Wrapped | Littlefork
ARL 2022 Wrapped | #thebettywhitechallenge
Переглядів 12Рік тому
ARL 2022 Wrapped | #thebettywhitechallenge
ARL 2022 Wrapped | Love
Переглядів 42Рік тому
ARL 2022 Wrapped | Love
Working Cat Program at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County
Переглядів 322Рік тому
Working Cat Program at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County
Make at Home Dog Treats
Переглядів 34Рік тому
Make at Home Dog Treats
Thank You For Your Support | Giving Tuesday 2022
Переглядів 98Рік тому
Thank You For Your Support | Giving Tuesday 2022
Drei's Three-Legged Journey | Giving Tuesday 2022
Переглядів 177Рік тому
Drei's Three-Legged Journey | Giving Tuesday 2022
Pellet's Second Shot at Life | Giving Tuesday 2022
Переглядів 162Рік тому
Pellet's Second Shot at Life | Giving Tuesday 2022
Creed the One Eyed Wonder | Giving Tuesday 2022
Переглядів 88Рік тому
Creed the One Eyed Wonder | Giving Tuesday 2022
No tricks, just treats
Переглядів 296Рік тому
No tricks, just treats
A Day In Life - Veterinary Technician
Переглядів 45 тис.Рік тому
A Day In Life - Veterinary Technician
A Splinter in an Ash Tree
Переглядів 362 роки тому
A Splinter in an Ash Tree
Parsley's Tricks
Переглядів 1322 роки тому
Parsley's Tricks
Fetch Wanda Fetch
Переглядів 1092 роки тому
Fetch Wanda Fetch
ARL's New Dog Walking Pathway
Переглядів 452 роки тому
ARL's New Dog Walking Pathway
Celebrating 70 years of the Animal Rescue League
Переглядів 1662 роки тому
Celebrating 70 years of the Animal Rescue League
2022 Pet Portrait Submissions
Переглядів 422 роки тому
2022 Pet Portrait Submissions
Book Buddies is BACK!
Переглядів 372 роки тому
Book Buddies is BACK!
Day in the Life - Shelter Veterinarian
Переглядів 1,8 тис.2 роки тому
Day in the Life - Shelter Veterinarian
How to: Bottle feed a Baby Kitten
Переглядів 29 тис.2 роки тому
How to: Bottle feed a Baby Kitten

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @chestydevildonut6550
    @chestydevildonut6550 6 днів тому

    I want to work with Bears is that possible

  • @sierrajones4681
    @sierrajones4681 7 днів тому

    I just bought a bottle….but it has no hole on the top. How do I make one?

  • @Here4theComments9
    @Here4theComments9 8 днів тому

    I only have 16 face piercings and my dyed green hair has roots coming in but have 25 tattoos, can I still be a stereotypical vet tech?

  • @Copimi
    @Copimi 12 днів тому

    anyone with an idea of a cat shelter for a single cat with some sort of escape strategy in case if a mink or fox or some other predator wants to eat it?

  • @tiffanyrobinson-mcgee9965
    @tiffanyrobinson-mcgee9965 18 днів тому

    I just fostered three 1 week old kittens and needed a visual how to. This was very helpful. Thank you

  • @allyrose5436
    @allyrose5436 22 дні тому

    I'm a freshmen and I'm currently taking classes for Vet Tech. I'm honestly scared so if anyone has any tips I'd be happy to take them-

  • @mariezurie7828
    @mariezurie7828 26 днів тому

    Thanks. Best version-and, cat not laying [almost] directly on styrofoam. Most commercial products are rated as cr🍏ppy quality. Trying this soon😊

  • @donnamarieullman5061
    @donnamarieullman5061 Місяць тому

    Great thanks!

  • @KrystalWatson-g9t
    @KrystalWatson-g9t Місяць тому

    I want to a vat

  • @brandonlopez2504
    @brandonlopez2504 2 місяці тому

    beautiful profession, definitely deserve better pay and support!

  • @FaribaJooyandeh
    @FaribaJooyandeh 2 місяці тому

    از این برند شیشه شیر از کجا تهیه کنم ؟؟

  • @MohamedMohamed-vj3np
    @MohamedMohamed-vj3np 2 місяці тому

    Do you know any good quick treatement for maggots in cat

  • @Lovepet1988
    @Lovepet1988 3 місяці тому

    vfun1988.blogspot.com/2024/06/cat-treat-soup-which-type-is-best.html

  • @lydiaburlingame5265
    @lydiaburlingame5265 3 місяці тому

    Thank you , you made that look so easy !

  • @brittdevon1657
    @brittdevon1657 3 місяці тому

    I really want to be a tech vet..I hate my current job... but I'm making more now than I would a tech. I would like to do physical therapy but I can't decide it.. :(

    • @Pinkyy_loves_japan
      @Pinkyy_loves_japan 2 місяці тому

      Never give up!!

    • @madisonwilliams7263
      @madisonwilliams7263 Місяць тому

      Exact same boat, I want to be a Vet tech or Vet. I hate my current job and I’m trying to get into grad school to be a physical therapist. Can’t decide if I want to keep pursuing physical therapy or switch to vet tech. I don’t care much about the money, I don’t mind a modest lifestyle as long as I’m happy at the end of the day and fulfilled in what I’m doing

    • @Here4theComments9
      @Here4theComments9 19 днів тому

      A requisite (that means necessary part of it) is that you need to wear pajama bottoms as pants, have purple hair, facial piercings, wear your stethoscope around your neck in your Tinder profile as if to suggest you’re a nurse, and be either really underweight or overweight.

  • @Darkfashion-b6i
    @Darkfashion-b6i 4 місяці тому

    Mine is 2 1/2 day old this definitely helped

  • @Thebluedemondoesgames
    @Thebluedemondoesgames 4 місяці тому

    IMPERSONATOR! I HAVE A FRIEND NAMED ZANE 😂 I also named one of my cartoon characters Zane

  • @Thebluedemondoesgames
    @Thebluedemondoesgames 4 місяці тому

    Zane🎉🎉❤❤

  • @BobbyS3411
    @BobbyS3411 4 місяці тому

    can't see the description of the full equipment list

  • @AryaLux
    @AryaLux 4 місяці тому

    I am struggling to feed 3 kittens after their mommy disappeared... they are only a bit over 3 weeks old and they don't really know what to do with the bottle, they usually start munching on it and they barely manage to drink anything... after 2 hours of trying to feed them, they only managed to swallow about 3-4ml each which is 4 times less than the amount they need to get in one feeding... I really don't know what to do in this situation 😭 I can't be feeding them the whole day, I have school and can't really take proper care of them.... any tricks that could make them eat more efficiently?

    • @salitaghambashidze496
      @salitaghambashidze496 Місяць тому

      Same here. Does it change later?

    • @AryaLux
      @AryaLux Місяць тому

      ​@@salitaghambashidze496 Hello!! From what I've noticed, you should try to keep the bottle in their mouth for as long as possible and they'll eventually figure out what to do, but it may take a while. Please just make sure not to force feed them by squishing the bottle for the milk to get out because it may end up in their lungs and it's gonna cause other issues. I guess patience is key. Unfortunately, in my situation, out of the 3 kittens, only one managed to survive.😭

    • @tiffanyrobinson-mcgee9965
      @tiffanyrobinson-mcgee9965 18 днів тому

      ​@@AryaLuxvery helpful. Thank you

  • @DebraB406
    @DebraB406 4 місяці тому

    How long do you have them with the bottle continuously at one time? I try to go for a minute, but I don't know if they need to come up for air before that, or if I should wait even longer.

  • @jennifermcconnell5971
    @jennifermcconnell5971 4 місяці тому

    😢

  • @mystery_farm8
    @mystery_farm8 5 місяців тому

    I want to be a veterinary technician ❤

  • @snailorita9354
    @snailorita9354 5 місяців тому

    Thank you very much❤ your video was very useful to me

  • @BhagwatPrasadKushwaha-yr1br
    @BhagwatPrasadKushwaha-yr1br 5 місяців тому

    Very nice clinic

  • @Wwasgud
    @Wwasgud 5 місяців тому

    I was planning on studying for vet assistant because since i was little i’ve always loved helping animals and had always watched videos on them, now i really wanted to study to be a vet assistant but saw the Salarys and it’s below what i am currently making which is 18.55$ an hr. So I decided to search up for vet tech and realized for everything they so they get payed 23$ an hr here in las Vegas. Sadly they pays are too low😔For the yr of study. It was something i really wanted to do. But anyways just wanted to say thankyou so much for helping these little guys❤️

  • @estefanychocolateemor
    @estefanychocolateemor 6 місяців тому

  • @1ty04S
    @1ty04S 6 місяців тому

    Aww 🐶 are you doing this again?

  • @internetmail3888
    @internetmail3888 7 місяців тому

    Another very cheap option is to make a shelter out of shrink wrap surrounding an improvised cage and wood pallet floor....

  • @GhostyFriend
    @GhostyFriend 7 місяців тому

    how many years of collage do you need to be a vet tech?

    • @samwhitworth5358
      @samwhitworth5358 5 місяців тому

      depends on where you go. I'm doing a 15 month program, but programs vary.

    • @102483989
      @102483989 4 місяці тому

      I think It also depends on which Country you live in.... In Canada its a 2 year (plus practicums) program

    • @apdroidgeek1737
      @apdroidgeek1737 3 місяці тому

      2-4 years. It's associate or bachelor's degree

    • @Mermer_Chan
      @Mermer_Chan 4 дні тому

      It depends, I'm doing a 2 uear associates degree which is enough for my state and the states boarding me

  • @KiwiTiene33
    @KiwiTiene33 7 місяців тому

    Great information. Tyvm❤

  • @DayOneAdeleFans
    @DayOneAdeleFans 8 місяців тому

    Great vid, have several shelters I made. Large black Sterlite, cut two large round holes on EACH side! Cats must have an exit route, they do not like to be trapped. Be sure to file your holes with sandpaper so they do not get cut. Next, large styrofoam beer cooler, slice the two long sides, place snugly on insides of your Sterlite. This ensures far better insulation. Put a blanket on the bottom. This way you will know if they have had an accident and it needs to be changed out. Then Use STRAW, not hay. It traps air and insulates well. Also, straw has no nutritional value so other predators will not come around it like they will for some tasty hay. Straw is cheaper to boot. A large bale is usually around $10 and some change at a farm store. Stuff and press down straw as much as you can until it meets your entrance/exit holes. Lastly, get stickers from Staples and slap them on the side of the Sterlite. Mine says, “CAT SHELTER, PLEASE DO NOT TAKE”! Voila! Thank you for reading and for looking out for the kitties!😻

  • @hayleyfay4779
    @hayleyfay4779 8 місяців тому

    These are really expensive feral cat shelters in my country

  • @amir071
    @amir071 8 місяців тому

    ADOPT FUCKING METRIC!!!

  • @MrBubby369
    @MrBubby369 8 місяців тому

    Keep hole's small so predators can't eat your cats

  • @jermainelindo6944
    @jermainelindo6944 8 місяців тому

    animal farming community protection project society

  • @sterlinghawk_g20
    @sterlinghawk_g20 8 місяців тому

    The entrance hole is way too big, especially if there are predators around. Raccoons, coyotes for example.

  • @lesleymaclennan7899
    @lesleymaclennan7899 8 місяців тому

    Thanks ❤

  • @INFJessie
    @INFJessie 9 місяців тому

    Straw is not at big box stores 😞 we've had a guest the last 3 nights and it's going to winter storm tonight, but I get one trip to Lowe's because I don't drive/ have to take the bus. Any secondary ideas?!

    • @dawnmcv1
      @dawnmcv1 8 місяців тому

      Try a pet store.

  • @massielur
    @massielur 9 місяців тому

    where will i find straw though ;{ are there alternatives?

  • @creativenature899
    @creativenature899 9 місяців тому

    You could also fill the top also, heat rises

  • @fiji16g8
    @fiji16g8 9 місяців тому

    I live in Florida and I don't understand how water isn't going to blow into the hole

  • @lvkmmk6388
    @lvkmmk6388 9 місяців тому

    Tip .. heat a coffee can up and that will burn a perfect hole . Thanks for the video and @jmo2104 thanks for the back door tip too!

  • @deborahberner5569
    @deborahberner5569 9 місяців тому

    A better idea is to buy a used cooler for $5 or $10. It's already insulated.

  • @IlovemydogTeddy143
    @IlovemydogTeddy143 10 місяців тому

    Awhhh how did a Cavalier end up the shelter!???

  • @cheerjim
    @cheerjim 10 місяців тому

    Makes more sense than any I've seen.

  • @johnvaldes8725
    @johnvaldes8725 10 місяців тому

    Great video. Love the flowerpot entrance tunnel. Whatever works I always say. Thank you for caring for homeless cats.