Great News! 170 Animals Were Adopted at the WHS-WARL’s ‘Clear the Shelter’ Event Today: However, Two Dogs Remain at the Shelters: Meet Roulette and Marcus

The Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League’s ‘Clear the Shelter’ event was a huge success.  A total of 170 animals were adopted including 68 dogs, 97 cats and 5 small animals.

While this was a one day event, there will always be animals needing loving homes. There were two dogs left at the shelters. Meet Roulette and Marcus who are still in need of loving homes. If you have room in your heart and in your home, please considering giving Roulette or Marcus a second chance at having the loving home that they deserve.

Roulette
Animal ID: 32176877
Species: Dog
Age: 2 years 8 days
Sex: Female
Color: Black
Declawed: No
Site: Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League

To learn more about Roulette, click HERE.

You can visit Roulette at:

(New York Avenue Adoption Center - WHS is contracted by the Department of Health to operate this facility)
1201 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-576-6664

Adoption Center Hours:
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday
Closed for adoptions on Mondays

Marcus
Animal ID: 32172973
Species: Dog
Age: 1 year 1 month 9 days
Sex: Male
Color: White
Declawed: No
Site: Oglethorpe Street

To learn more about Marcus, click HERE.

HEY! Over here! I'm Marcus! If you're looking for a large best bud, I could be the dog for you! I really like other dogs, but due to my size and my enthusiasm, some dogs don't really care for me. The staff here at the shelter says I'm kind of rude to them, but I just really want to play! If you're dog doesn't mind a little roughhousing, I could be the perfect playmate. Sound good? I'll be hanging out here at the shelter until my new family comes along to adopt me. Paws crossed that I find the right fit soon!

You can visit Marcus at:

Oglethorpe Street Adoption Center
71 Oglethorpe Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
202-726-2556

Adoption Center Hours:
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday
Closed for adoptions on Mondays


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Village Enthralled by 7-Year-Old Who Naps, Cuddles with 16-Foot Python

Setbo Village, Cambodia - Being responsible parents, rice farmer Khuorn Sam Ol and his wife might not be expected to be keen on having their child play with a 16-foot-long, 220-pound snake.

Yet they are unflustered that their 7-year-old son, Uorn Sambath, regularly sleeps in the massive coil of the female python, rides the reptile, kisses it and even pats it down with baby powder.

"There is a special bond between them," Khuorn Sam Ol said. "My son played with the snake when he was still learning to crawl. They used to sleep together in a cradle."

The boy and his snake have become a tourist attraction in Setbo village, about 12 miles south of the capital Phnom Penh, as well as a source of wonder to the locals.

"People sometimes call the boy and the snake husband and wife," said Cheng Raem, a 48-year-old neighbor. "Maybe they were a couple from a previous life."

Boy and snake grew up together, ever since the python slithered into the family home when Uorn Sambath was 3 months old. His 39-year-old mother, Kim Kannara, discovered the reptile, then about the size of a thumb, coiled beneath a woven mat on their bed.

Khuorn Sam Ol took the snake away, releasing it into some bushes by a river, but one morning two weeks later, he found it back inside the house. He decided to keep it and named it Chamroeun — meaning "progress," in English.

He came to believe the snake possesses a magical spirit that understands what he says and protects the family from illness. The snake has its own 7-by-10-foot room with a spirit house at which Khuorn Sam Ol prays for the python to keep his family happy and healthy. The snake is so familiar with his son — one of four children — that it would never hurt him, he said.

According to Nikolai Doroshenko, a Russian snake expert living in Cambodia, it's true that pythons rarely attack humans unless provoked.

But there is still an element of danger in allowing any young child to play with a large python with a grip powerful enough to break bones, said Doroshenko, who runs the Snake House guesthouse in the southwestern city of Sihanoukville, with its own collection of snakes and other reptiles.

Chamroeun — whom it takes three adults to carry — eats about 22 pounds of chicken meat every week, posing a heavy financial burden on the family, said Khuorn Sam Ol.

His meals used to be a spiritual burden as well, when they fed him live rats and chickens. Uneasy that they were breaking the Buddhist injunction against killing living things, Khuorn Sam Ol said the snake eventually answered his prayers for it to stop eating live animals.

Wildlife and police officials used to come by to try to take the snake away and put it in a zoo. But they relented after seeing Uorn Sambath lovingly cuddling the reptile. They left with some pictures they took of the boy and the snake together, Khuorn Sam Ol said.

"I will not let anyone take her away from me, either. I love her very much," declared his son, Uorn Sambath, kissing his pet on the head.

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Meet Gorgeous Kiyoshi, a Beautiful Akita: Available for Adoption This Saturday at the ‘Clear the Shelter’ Event - Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League

Washington, DC – Take a look at Kiyoshi, she is a gorgeous!  She is a two-year-old Akita. She was brought in by a Good Samaritan who had noticed her hanging around his friend's home. Nice, huh? While the adoption center might not be her favorite place right now, this friendly girl lucked out in her timing. 

Visit our ‘Clear the Shelters’ event on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., all adoption fees will be waived! Find her at our New York Avenue Adoption Center and adopt her before she's gone! #ClearTheShelters

Animal ID: 32130484 
Species: Dog 
Age: 2 years 11 days 
Sex: Female 
Color: Tan/Black 
Declawed: No 
Site: Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League 

Kiyoshi is not a jumper, great on-leash walker, ignores dogs who bark at her, and just wants to lean into petting and show you love!

To learn more about Kiyoshi, click HERE.

While her adoption fees have been waived, please know that regular adoption standards do apply.  Please consider reading: Steps to Adopt

Come meet Kiyoshi, and other animals available for adoption this Saturday, July 23rd at our New York Avenue Adoption Center

District of Columbia Animal Care and Control 
(New York Avenue Adoption Center - WHS is contracted by the Department of Health to operate this facility)
1201 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-576-6664

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Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League: 63 Cats and Kittens Surrendered in DC Hoarding Case

Washington, DC -  Washington Humane Society -Washington Animal Rescue League   Animal Control and Humane Law Enforcement Officers have removed 63 cats and kittens from a home in Northwest Washington following a case of hoarding and inhumane treatment of animals.  The animals belonged to two women who had been living illegally in the residence.

On Tuesday evening, July 19, WHS-WARL Officers reported to the 800 block Decatur Avenue, NW after being contacted by the realtor for the home.  Officers arrived to find 63 cats on the property.  Of those 63 cats, 27 are kittens under one month old.

Upon entering the house, officers observed deplorable conditions inside, with feces located throughout the house both inside and outside of litter boxes.   There were between 20 -25 cats located inside the home.  Further investigation revealed a U-Haul van in the rear of the building containing approximately 20 adult cats and more than 30 kittens of various ages.  Many of the cats and kittens are suffering from Upper Respiratory Infections, are underweight, and were overheated due to confinement in the U-Haul trailer.

“This is an extreme case of hoarding and inhumane treatment of animals,” said Lisa LaFontaine, President and CEO of WHS-WARL.  “These cats and kittens, most of whom are in very vulnerable condition, will require medical care, proper nutrition and humane living conditions – all of which they have been denied until the moment they entered our care. With an intake of 63 cats and kittens over a 24 hour period, WHS-WARL’s ability to house these animals and provide them with the resources they need will be taxed.  Thankfully, we expect to adopt more than 150 animals on Saturday at a special adoptions event which should allow us to give these cats and kittens undivided attention and space for recovery.”

Officers removed 38 cats and kittens on Tuesday evening and returned to the property Wednesday to remove the remaining animals.  The cats and kittens were immediately taken to the Animal Care facility at New York Avenue where they will be evaluated by WHS-WARL medical staff.

This WHS-WARL Humane Law Enforcement case remains under investigation.

The special adoption event referred to is Clear the Shelters, an annual national program that offers fee-waived adoptions to qualified adopters on Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Both WHS-WARL Adoption Centers (71 Oglethorpe Street, NW and 1201 New York Avenue, NE) will be open for this program.

UPDATE ON THIS CASE:

WHS-WARL Officers recovered 44 cats and kittens from the home.  The residents of the home took approximately 20 cats when they left the address overnight.

About Washington Animal Rescue League /Washington Humane Society (WARL-WHS)
The Washington Humane Society -Washington Animal Rescue League combined organization cares for more than 60,000 animals annually. The broad range of programs offered include: rescue and adoption, humane law enforcement, low-cost veterinary services, animal care & control, behavior and training, spay-neuter services, humane education, and many others.  Operating four animal-care facilities in Washington, D.C., the organization occupies a significant footprint in the District, and serves as a resource to current pet guardians and prospective adopters across the region.

The Pet Tree House will keep you updated on their availability for adoption.

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Did You Know that Animal Shelters Have Other Animals Available for Adoption Besides Dogs and Cats?

Did you know that animal shelters have other animals available for adoption besides dogs and cats? They have small furry animals including gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, snakes, birds…and yes, fish.

If you are looking to adopt a pet, but can not have a dog or cat, check out the other small animals available at your local animal shelters. This Saturday, July 23rd, marks the 2nd Annual ‘Clear the Shelters’ event, and would be a good time to adopt since all fees are waived. 

The Washington Humane Society/Washington Animal Rescue League have several small animals/reptiles available for adoption. Please take a look at them below. Please take time to read their: Steps to Adopt


Available at the Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL)
71 Oglethorpe St NW
Washington, DC
(202) 726-2556
Hours: 12:00PM - 7:00PM

Biff - Rabbit

To learn more about Biff, click HERE

Pluto - Rabbit

To learn more about Pluto, click HERE.

Charizard - Lizard

To learn more about Charizard, click HERE.

Jay Z -  Small and furry

To learn more about JayZ, click HERE.

Butch  - Small and furry

To learn more about Butch, click HERE.



















Available at the Washington Humane Society (WHS)
1201 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC
202-576-6664 or 202-726-2556
12:00PM - 7:00PM

Chiliarch - Rabbit

To learn more about Chiliarch, click HERE.

Neon NopeRope  - Reptile

To learn more about Neon NopeRope, click HERE.

Romeo – Reptile

To learn more about Romeo, click HERE.

Juliet – Reptile

To learn more about Juliet, click HERE.

Julius – Reptile

To learn more about Julius, click HERE.

Rascal – Small and furry

To learn more about Rascal, click HERE.

Ritchie – Reptile unknown   
No picture

To learn more about Ritchie, click HERE.

Bucky – Rabbit 
No picture

To learn more about Bucky, click HERE.

















IN FOSTER HOMES

Hop Scotch - Rabbit

To learn more about Hop Scotch, click HERE.

Fluffykins - Rabbit

To learn more about Fluffykins, click HERE.

Flake – Reptile

To learn more about Flake, click HERE.

Bert  - Reptile

To learn more about Bert, click HERE.




















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Did You See WHS-WARL’s CEO and President, Lisa LaFontaine Speaking About ‘Clear the Shelters’, and Introducing Rhino, An Adorable Dog Looking for His Forever Home on NBC4 Washington?

WHS-WARL CEO and President, Lisa LaFontaine was on NBC Washington speaking about Clear the Shelters and the impact of a pet. She introduced Rhino, a dog from the Washington Humane Society/Washington Animal Rescue League looking for his forever home.

Washington Humane Society/Washington Animal Rescue League, as well as shelters and rescues all over our region, will waive most adoption fees for our NBC4’s #‎ClearTheShelters effort! Come down to this event on Saturday, July 23rd, If you have room in your heart and your home for a new sweetie ... like Rhino!

Take a look at the video here: 
https://www.facebook.com/WashHumane/videos/10154459252179916/

Rhino is available for adoption at WHS-WARL Oglethorpe location, 71 Oglethorpe St NW, Washington, DC 20011 

For more information on this event visit: NBC4 Washington, Clear the Shelters 


Meet Adorable Rhino:

Animal ID: 32043250 
Species: Dog 
Age: 1 year 18 days 
Sex: Male 
Color:Tan 
Declawed: No 
Site: Oglethorpe Street 


How could you say "No" to this face?! I'm Rhino, a year old Shar-Pei mix. I'm as friendly as can be, super wiggly, and happy to play with other dogs. I can be a little pushy towards my dog friends if they don't want to play with me, so if I go to a new home with other dogs, I'll need one that can put up with me! I'm hoping that I'll get adopted quickly by the right family so we can play together! Come down to visit me, please!

To learn more about Rhino, click HERE.

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FBI Crisis Response Canines Help Victims Cope With Tragedy

After the mass terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, California, the FBI’s Victim Assistance Rapid Deployment Team was among the first to respond.

The multidisciplinary group consisted of victim specialists, analysts, and special agents all trained in responding to mass casualty events.

While in San Bernardino, they connected grieving victims and their families to a variety of support services during the course of the investigation. But when it came to providing relief and comfort, the team relied on two English Labrador Retrievers for help.

Wally and Giovanni are the FBI’s new crisis response canines. They are part of a pilot program recently launched by the Bureau’s Office for Victim Assistance (OVA).

According to OVA Assistant Director Kathryn Turman, the dogs are an additional way her team can help victims and family members cope with the impact of crime.

“The Crisis Response Canine Program was a natural evolution in developing the Rapid Deployment Team’s capacity,” said Turman. “With San Bernardino and other places we’ve taken them, the dogs have worked a certain type of magic with people under a great deal of stress. That’s been the greatest value."

Turman said the idea for the canine program stemmed from a conference she attended years ago in Canada, where she witnessed police victim service dogs in action. Turman quickly brought the concept to life at the FBI when she returned home.

To read more on this story, click here: FBI Crisis Response Canines Help Victims Cope With Tragedy

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