High heat index prompts Animal Rescue League to issue Code Red in Reading

Due to a sustained heat index of over 95 degrees the next few days, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County has issued a new Code Red for the City of Reading for Monday, August 29th, from 3-5pm, and for Tuesday, August 30th, from 1-6pm.

Under Bill #22, an amendment added to the City Code, Chapter 141, Part 2 Animals, Section 205 Caring for Animals in 2015, any person who owns, possesses, or has custody of a dog must bring the animal inside their residence for the duration of the code, except for supervised and necessary bathroom breaks and exercise.

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Additionally, non-compliance can result in the animal being removed by an Animal Control Officer from the property and impounded at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County.

Owners will have 48 hours after the code has been lifted to pick up their animal and will be subject to applicable boarding fees.

Any person witnessing an unsupervised dog left outside in the elements within the City of Reading should call the Animal Rescue League of Berks County at 610-373-8830.

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