Washington Humane Society 1201 New York Ave., NE Washington, DC 20002 202-576-6664) (24 hours) Open to the public: 12-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday and 12-8pm Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays , and Friday Open 24 hours a day for emergencies

The Washington Humane Society is the oldest animal protection agency in Washington, D.C. Since 1870, WHS has served homeless, lost, and abused animals in the District of Columbia; providing protection from cruelty, shelter from the elements, and a second chance at a loving home. No call for help goes unanswered, and no animal is ever turned away.

Can't adopt? Please check out our volunteer opportunities

Can't adopt? Please donate and sponsor an animal for adoption

Call Kimberly at 202-576-6664 for the DC Shelter (operated by the Wa

shington Humane Society) New York Avenue Location.

*Call Nicole at 202-723-5730 x236 for the Washington Humane Society Georgia Avenue Location.

The animals you see on our website need homes. But they need friends, too. Even if you can't adopt them, you can help care for them and find them homes. We spend an average of $60 on each animal from the time they walk through the door with an officer to the time they walk out with a new family. That's just for the direct costs of their care: food, medicine, vaccinations, treats, toys, kennel supplies, grooming and adoptions advertising. It doesn't include staff time, overhead, general operating expenses, or anything else. They would love your help as they make the transition from "unwanted" to "cherished." Please help with a sponsorship gift of $60 or any amount. A gift of any size will help give current and future animals the care -- and the hope -- that they need. They ask for so little and they deserve so much. Donate With A Credit Card If you would prefer to send a check, please make it payable to The Washington Humane Society, and send it to: The Washington Humane Society Attn: Development Office 7319 Georgia Ave., NW Washington, DC 20012 The Washington Humane Society is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. All contributions are therefore tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Animals available at the DC Animal Shelter as of June 7, 2007

Events denoted with an asterisk (*) will feature our new mobile adoption center.

Ballston Common Mall (by the movie theater) 4238 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22203

Bethesda Petsmart 6800 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20815

The Big Bad Woof 117 Carroll Street, NW (Takoma Park area, by Metro) Washington DC 20012

Chateau Animaux (Formerly Doolittle's) 524 8th Street, SE Washington, DC 20003

Coldwell Banker 1606 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009

Collins Animal Hospital 1808 Wisoncsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20007

D.C. Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW Washington, DC 20001

Eastern Market 7th Street, SE (Between Pennsylvania Ave. and C Street) Washington, DC 20003

Ellsworth Dr. 900 block of Ellsworth Dr. (Downtown) Silver Spring, MD 20910

GWU Campus 20th and H Streets NW Washington DC

Petco 3505 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington DC 20008

Politics and Prose 5015 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20008

Potomac Yard Petsmart 3351 Jefferson-Davis Hwy, #10 (Potomac Yard shopping center) Alexandria, VA 22305

South Alexandria Petsmart 7690 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22306

Takoma Park Co-op (TPSS) 201 Ethan Allen Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912

Whitlow's on Wilson 2854 Wilson Blvd (Clarendon area) Arlington, VA 22201

Whole Foods Georgetown 2323 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20007

Whole Foods P Street 1440 P St. NW (between 14th and 15th Streets) Washington, D.C.

Steps Towards Adoption:

1. When visiting the animals at the shelter, volunteers or staff can answer questions about animals, take animals out of their cages or runs and explain how the adoption works. 2. When you find an animal you want to adopt, you will be asked to fill out an application form, which will be briefly reviewed by a staff member. 3. Shelter staff may call you to discuss your application and the animal which you wish to adopt. They will call your landlord if you rent your home, to make sure that you are allowed to have pets. 4. If your application is approved, a volunteer will visit your home and talk to you about bringing a new animal home. 5. The animal will go to WHS's low-cost spay neuter clinic to be spayed or neutered.

Adopted animals receive the following veterinary services before they reach their new home:
Cats feline leukemia/FIV tests rabies vaccine FVRCP vaccine spaying or neutering deworming (if needed)	Dogs heartworm test heartworm preventative rabies vaccine DHLPP vaccine spaying or neutering deworming (if needed)