Washington Humane Society
1201 New York Avenue, NEWashington, DC 20002 US
www.petfinder.com/shelters/DC03.html
About Us
Adopting A Friend
If you want to adopt, please come down to our shelter with:
- A photo ID
- Proof of current residence: ID, lease, or utility bill
- Your veterinarian’s contact information (if you currently have pets)
- If you rent, either your lease or your landlord's contact information
- Any household members who should meet the pet (children, roommates, etc.)
After you meet your preferred pet, we''ll ask you to fill out an application and have a conversation with one of our adoption counselors to ensure the best possible adoption for you.
Our current adoption fees are:
- Dogs: $170
- Cats: $85
- Rabbits: $45
- Guinea Pigs: $20
- Ferrets: $35
- Animals smaller than Guinea Pigs: $10
- Small common birds: $10
- Birds larger than a Budgie: $25
Cat and dog adoption fees include:
- Spay/Neuter
- Applicable vaccinations
- Microchip
- Heartworm test (dogs), FIV/FeLV test (cats)
- 30 days of pet health insurance
- An adoption packet with vouchers for our Behavior and Learning Center classes
Who We Are
We are DC's only open-access shelter. We are always available to help any animal in the District of Columbia. We have cats, dogs, rabbits, and more available for adoption out of our two shelters and also run the Capital Area Spay and Neuter Center.
Come Visit Us
Our larger shelter is on New York Avenue, 1 mile from the New York Ave/Florida Ave metro stop. Unfortunately, there is a lot of construction right now but we are still open and helping animals behind those orange cones!
1201 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-576-6664
Adoption Hours
12:00pm – 8:00pm M- F
12:00pm – 5:00pm Sat & Sun
Our smaller shelter and Behavior and Learning Center are on Georgia Avenue, one mile south of downtown Silver Spring, across from Walter Reed.
7319 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20012
202-723-5730
Adoption Hours
12:00pm – 7:00pm every day except Wednesdays
