The Animal Rescue League of Berks County has extended a Code Red alert for the City of Reading due to extreme heat, with a sustained heat index exceeding 95 degrees. The alert applies to the following periods: Monday, July 28 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Under City of Reading Bill #22, an amendment to Chapter 141 of the City Code governing animal care, dog owners are required to bring their pets indoors during a Code Red, except for supervised and necessary bathroom or exercise breaks. Failure to comply could result in the dog being removed by an Animal Control Officer and taken to the Animal Rescue League. Owners will then have 48 hours after the Code Red period ends to reclaim their pet and pay applicable boarding fees.
Those who witness a dog left outside without supervision during a Code Red in the City of Reading are urged to contact the Animal Rescue League at 610-373-8830 ext. 400 or the Reading Police non-emergency line at 610-655-6116…