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   
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To learn more about Ritchie, click HERE.

Bucky – Rabbit 
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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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Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League: Feeding of Ducks and Ducklings Puts Them in Danger, Causes Health Risks

Washington, DC -  Families of ducks living in the Capitol Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. are being put in harm’s way due to people feeding the ducks and ducklings.  The Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League is encouraging people frequenting the Capitol Reflecting Pool to stop feeding the ducks, as the ducklings are becoming separated from their mother and are unable to return to water.   The ducks are also being fed a dangerous diet of bread and crackers.

“This is a potentially dangerous situation that could be avoided,” said Lisa LaFontaine, WHS-WARL President and CEO.  “While we understand the public’s fascination with these ducklings, feeding them causes the ducklings to leave the water in an area in which they cannot return to the pool without assistance.  In addition, the public is feeding the ducks bread, which is harmful to their digestive systems.  We call on all members of the public to refrain from feeding waterfowl for both of these important reasons.”

The families of ducks call the Capitol Reflecting Pool home.  With thousands of visitors to the Capitol Reflecting Pool daily, people are tempted to lure the ducklings closer with food, so that they can get a better view of these charming birds.  However as the ducklings move closer to the edge of the pool to find the food, they inadvertently step off of the pool and over the retaining wall.  At that point, they may not find their way back into the pool without assistance. 

Feeding the ducks bread is another dangerous issue.  Ducks that are fed bread can develop health issues, including “Angel Wing,” a condition that causes their wings to twist outward and prevents them from flying.  Ducks that cannot fly cannot escape predators and are often hit by automobiles and other vehicles. 

City Wildlife, an organization based in Washington, DC, works with Architect of the Capitol and, along with WHS-WARL, monitors the ducks and ducklings and returns them to the water each day.

About (WHS-WARL) 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.  Together, the organizations offer one, dynamic, industry-leading animal welfare organization in the Nation’s Capital; creating a unified vision for a model urban community for all animals – pets and wildlife alike – and the people who love them.

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Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League: These Adorable Puppies Will Be Available for Adoption Soon

On Mothers Day, eight little puppies were born at our Oglethorpe Adoption Center. They have since been subject to endless hours of selfies, cuddle sessions, and Shark Week fun. Our staff has not only dedicated their days to taking care of them, but have fallen in love with each and every one -- even when they've rolled in each other's poop.

As they become available for adoption over the next two days, our animal care givers, behavior and training staff, and volunteers who socialized them deserve a huge pat on the back. Taking care of puppies is hard work, and these guys have great lives because of you. Thank you!

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Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League: Monitor Your Animals with Extreme Heat in the Forecast for Days

Washington, DC -  With the National Weather Service predicting temperatures around 90 degrees for the next seven days, the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League is asking all pet owners to take precautions with your pets during this period of extreme heat.

Some tips for pet owners, courtesy of WHS-WARL Director of Behavior and Training Alexandra Dilley.

• Keep your pets indoors when temperatures are extreme and in the shade when they are outdoors.

• Walk your pets early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the hottest part of the day.

• Give pets plenty of water to avoid dehydration.  When you walk your pet or take your pet outside, carry water with you.

• Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle.  Temperatures in cars can increase rapidly and become lethal.

• Animals with short noses such as Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers and Persian cats, struggle in the heat.  Dogs and cats cool themselves by breathing through their mouths, but those with flat faces cannot cool as quickly and need extra attention.

• If your pet is panting excessively, drooling, struggling to walk, is lethargic or has bloody diarrhea or vomiting, know that that these are potentially signs of overheating. 

• Windows in the home that are open should have screens.  Pets can fall out of open, unsecured windows.

• Be careful with dogs on asphalt in the heat.  Not only are their paws sensitive but because their bodies are closer to the asphalt, they can overheat more easily.

• As always, if you think your pet is in distress due to the heat, call your veterinarian as soon as possible.

 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. 

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WHS/WARL Teams Up with NBC4 to Host Second Annual Pet Adoption Drive: Clear the Shelters – July 23

Washington, DC - The Washington Humane Society–Washington Animal Rescue League today announced that it has teamed up with NBC4 to host NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations’ Clear the Shelters second annual nationwide pet adoption drive. WHS-WARL will offer the public fee-waived adoptions on Saturday, July 23, as part of the nationwide Clear the Shelters initiative that seeks to find new homes for homeless pets.  All pets available for adoption at WHS-WARL have been spayed/neutered.

“Clear the Shelters was a great success last year and it was a terrific partnership between NBC4 and shelters from across our region,” said Lisa LaFontaine, President and CEO of WHS-WARL.   “We sent 151 animals to new homes last year and we hope be even more successful this year.”

This year’s Clear the Shelters event comes after last year’s highly successful inaugural effort, which resulted in nearly 20,000 pets finding new homes through an unprecedented partnership between the NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations and hundreds of animal shelters located all across the country and in Puerto Rico. The nationwide day of action literally emptied dozens of animal shelters across the country and inspired local communities to take action and open their homes to animals in need.

WHAT:           Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League to participate as an official Clear the Shelters partner alongside NBC4. WHS-WARL will offer fee-waived adoptions.

WHEN:           Saturday, July 23 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

WHERE:         Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League’s two Adoption Centers:

Washington Animal Rescue League
71 Oglethorpe St., NW                       
Washington, DC 20011

Washington Humane Society
1201 New York Ave., NE      
Washington, DC  20002

INFO:              
Available animals can be seen at www.washhumane.org or www.warl.org.  Viewers can visit www.NBCWashington.com to access more information about Clear the Shelters, including the full list of local participating animal shelters

ADOPTION TRACKER:
A real-time pet “Adoption Tracker” – posted on ClearTheShelters.com – will record the total number of pets that are adopted across all participating markets

SOCIAL: 
Use the hashtag #ClearTheShelters to follow the effort on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Clear the Shelters themed Snapchat filters will be activated on July 23. Spanish-language viewers can use the hashtag #DesocuparLosAlbergues

For more information, click on the links below:
Help NBC4 #ClearTheShelters Today!
Clear the Shelters: Give a Pet a Loving Home

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. 

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UPDATE - WHS/WARL: Stolen Kitten, Princess Jazzy Returned, Thanks to the Swift Actions of the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police Department

WASHINGTON, D.C. –.  Three days after her disappearance from the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League (WHS/WARL) New York Avenue Adoption Center, three-month old kitten Princess Jazzy is safely in the caring hands of WHS/WARL staff.

“We are thrilled that Princess Jazzy is back with us safely thanks to the swift actions of the Metropolitan Police Department and alert WHS/WARL staff,” said Lisa LaFontaine, WHS/WARL President & CEO.   “This case is another example of how we will do everything possible to protect the animals in our community, regardless of their size, species or age.   We are especially relieved because Princess Jazzy was under medical treatment prior to the theft and she will now continue to get the care she needs as she awaits adoption into a responsible and loving home.”

WHS/WARL staff members on duty Saturday were able to record a license plate number from a vehicle leaving the Adoption Center shortly after the kitten was reported missing.  The Metropolitan Police Department tracked down Princess Jazzy with the license plate information and returned the kitten to the New York Avenue Adoption Center.

The incident remains under investigation.

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 merger of the two organizations created the first end-to-end animal care organization in a major U.S. city.  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.  Together, the organizations offer one, dynamic, industry-leading animal welfare organization in the Nation’s Capital; creating a unified vision for a model urban community for all animals – pets and wildlife alike – and the people who love them.

To read the initial story, click here: Washington, DC - $1,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Conviction of Person(s) Responsible for the Theft of a 3-Month-Old Kitten from a Local Animal Shelter (WHS/WARL)

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Washington, DC - $1,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Conviction of Person(s) Responsible for the Theft of a 3-Month-Old Kitten from a Local Animal Shelter (WHS/WARL)

Washington, DC - A three-month old female, brown tabby kitten named Princess Jazzy was stolen from the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League (WHS/WARL) Adoption Center on New York Ave in NE Saturday afternoon. WHS/WARL is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the theft.

“It is hard to believe that someone would commit such a crime,” states Scott Giacoppo, Chief Community Welfare Officer for WHS/WARL.  “In addition to breaking the law, they have put this kitten’s health in jeopardy by circumventing our easy adoption process, and denying the kitten needed medical care.”

WHS/WARL is now appealing to the public to help get Princess Jazzy back to the Adoption Center so that she can receive all the medical procedures that go into the adoption process and to ensure that the family that takes her fully understands her needs. Anyone with information is urged to call 1- 202-576-6664.

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 merger of the two organizations created the first end-to-end animal care organization in a major U.S. city.  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.  Together, the organizations offer one, dynamic, industry-leading animal welfare organization in the Nation’s Capital; creating a unified vision for a model urban community for all animals – pets and wildlife alike – and the people who love them.

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WHS/WARL to Receive 11 Dogs to Assist with HSUS Arkansas Puppy Mill Bust – Wednesday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m.

WHAT:                       

Washington Humane Society/Washington Animal Rescue League to receive 11 dogs to assist with HSUS Arkansas puppy mill bust

WHEN:                        

Wednesday, March 16

2:00 p.m.* (Exact time TBD, contact Matt Williams – 202-280-9412 for timing)

WHERE:                       

Washington Humane Society/Washington Animal Rescue League

                                    71 Oglethorpe Street, NW

                                    Washington, DC  20011

INFORMATION:          On March 3, 2016, the Humane Society of the United States rescued 295 dogs from a suspected puppy mill in Madison County, Arkansas.  On the property, animals were living in dangerous and filthy conditions. Many of the dogs were housed in tiny cages covered with feces and lacking clean water and food.  The animals were removed and transported to a temporary emergency shelter where they were thoroughly examined by teams of veterinarians and received necessary medical treatment.  The dogs were then sent to partner shelters (including WHS/WARL) for continued care and adoption.

To read more on this story, click here: Thanks to a Call into the Puppy Mill Tip Line for theHumane Society of Arkansas: 295 Puppies Were Rescued from a Horrific Living Situation

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Washington, DC - Washington Animal Rescue League: We're in Desperate Need of Towels and Blankets for the Shelter and Medical Center Right Now!

We're in desperate need of towels and blankets for the shelter and medical center right now, and we're turning to our Facebook friends for help! If you have any towels or blankets of any size that you can spare (they don't need to be new), 

Please drop them off at 71 Oglethorpe Street, NW, Washington, DC. Thank you for helping us help the animals!

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Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Washington Humane Society and Washington Animal Rescue League Merger Event: Visit Our Flickr Page!

Get a behind-the-scenes look at yesterday's Washington Humane Society and Washington Animal Rescue League  merger on our Flickr page.

To view the pictures, click here: flic.kr/s/aHskumd36f

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The Washington Humane Society and Washington Animal Rescue League Merger: Message from Lisa LaFontaine, President and CEO of the First End-To-End Animal Care Organization in a Major U.S. City

From: Lisa LaFontaine

Washington is a city where history is made, and today it was made for the animals. Two iconic Washington-based animal welfare and protection organizations - the Washington Animal Rescue League and the Washington Humane Society - have announced a merger. 

The fact that I have the opportunity to serve as President and CEO of this united, strong organization is one of the great privileges of my career. I am grateful to a number of amazing colleagues who have collaborated over the years to make this possible. I cannot wait to work with our amazing team, our volunteers and boards, as well as my colleagues in other organizations, to move forward toward a day when all animals, in DC and beyond, are celebrated and treated with love and kindness.

To learn more about this merger, click here: Great News! The Washington Humane Society and the Washington Animal Rescue League: Merging Together to Create the First End-To-End Animal Care Organization in a MajorU.S. City

  

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