{"id":264836,"date":"2026-08-13T21:32:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T21:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/264836\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T21:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T21:32:34","slug":"tom-schaeffers-camping-and-travel-center-sponsors-adoptions-at-the-animal-rescue-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/264836\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Schaeffer\u2019s Camping and Travel Center Sponsors Adoptions\u00a0at the Animal Rescue League"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Animal Rescue League of Berks County<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pictured above are animals available for adoption. From left to right: Po, a 10-month-old mixed breed dog, and Susie, a 7-year-old brown tabby cat. Photos courtesy of Animal Rescue League of Berks County<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tom Schaeffer\u2019s Camping and Travel Center is sponsoring adoptions at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/berksarl.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Animal Rescue League of Berks County<\/a>\u00a0(ARL)\u00a0in a weekend-long event starting\u00a0on Friday,\u00a0Aug. 14, and continuing\u00a0through Sunday, Aug.\u00a016, in memory of\u00a0Tom Schaeffer.\u00a0During the event, all pets over\u00a0six\u00a0months of age will be free to adopt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bringing a new family member into a home takes time and careful consideration, so\u00a0potential\u00a0adopters\u00a0should\u00a0be prepared to complete an adoption profile and meet with a counselor to ensure that the pet they select is a good match for their home, family, and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adopters are encouraged to bring their family members to meet their new pet at the time of adoption. Dog adopters should bring their\u00a0resident\u00a0dogs\u00a0to\u00a0ensure a good match\u00a0and be prepared to pay\u00a0$11.30\u00a0for a\u00a0dog license, which is required at the time of adoption under PA law. They should also bring\u00a0a dog collar and leash (or they can purchase one from\u00a0the ARL).\u00a0Cat adopters should\u00a0bring a cat carrier (or they can purchase one from\u00a0the ARL\u00a0for $5.00).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ARL will be open on Friday from 10 a.m.\u00a0to\u00a06 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday\u00a0from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; no appointments are necessary. A virtual \u201cline\u201d is set up at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.berksarl.org\/hello\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">berksarl.org\/hello<\/a>,\u00a0where guests can check-in when they arrive\u00a0at\u00a0the shelter. All guests will be able to check their place in line and be\u00a0noti\ufb01ed\u00a0when\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0their turn to work with an adoption counselor.\u00a0Extended\u00a0wait\u00a0times during sponsored adoption events are expected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View\u00a0available pets at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/berksarl.org\/pets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">berksarl.org\/pets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>About the\u00a0Animal Rescue League of Berks County<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization caring for nearly 5,000 animals each year to help them find second chances in a new home, or to help reunite them with their grateful owners. For over 70 years, the organization has worked tirelessly to care for the sick, treat the injured, comfort the unwanted, and protect\u00a0the abused. Whether helping people in need keep their pets through surrender prevention programs, offering low-cost veterinary services and clinics, as well as outreach and education events throughout the county, the ARL\u2019s work goes far beyond the walls of the shelter.<\/p>\n<p>About\u00a0Tom Schaeffer\u2019s Camping and Travel Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTom Schaeffer\u2019s Camping and Travel Center in\u00a0Shoemakersville\u00a0has been the area\u2019s largest RV dealer for over 65 years. With so many decades of selling travel vehicles behind us, we have plenty of experience and a rich history!\u00a0Much\u00a0has evolved and changed since we were originally established, but our commitment to quality sales and service still holds true after all these years. We\u2019re a family-owned business, and one of our driving principles is that we treat your family like our family. \u201c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From Animal Rescue League of Berks County Pictured above are animals available for adoption. 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