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Click on the location and animal type in the box to the right to view the animals available for adoption at the Washington Humane Society's two shelters. Check back frequently, as we are the only open-access shelter in DC, so our list of animals available for adoption is updated daily! Click here to read the Inside WHS Blog!


 

 

 

 

 


In honor of Valentine's Day, the Washington Humane Society's 7319 Georgia Ave. NW Shelter is sending home bonded pairs of cats for ONE adoption fee and our 1201 New York Ave. NE Shelter is sending home ANY 2 cats for one adoption fee from February 8th through February 14th!

Take home a pair of cats & help love conquer all!

 

 

 

 

 

 


WHS Rabies Clinics Now Every
Tuesday & Thursday
@
The National Capital Area Spay & Neuter Center
1001 L Street SE
Washington, DC 20003

11:00am– 3:00pm

Rabies vaccine $10, Distemper vaccine $10, Microchip permanent identification $35, Worming $15, Flea and Tick preventative $10



Click here to sponsor a Washington Humane Society shelter animal awaiting adoption!



Please visit our Foster Program page for more information on how to become a Washington Humane Society Foster Parent!

 

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Washington Humane Society Shelter Locations:
7319 Georgia Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20012
tel: 202-723-5730


Open to the public:

12-7 pm, seven days a week (Adoption Department closed on Wednesday)
Open 8 am to 8 pm every day for emergencies

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1201 New York Ave., NE (WHS is contracted by the Department of Health to operate the DC Animal Shelter)
Washington, DC 20002
tel: 202-576-6664 (24 hours)


Open to the public:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Open 24 hours, 365 days per year for emergencies


To Report Cruelty/Neglect and Animal Emergencies 24-Hours a Day
202-BE-HUMANE (202-234-8626) (24 hours)

 
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