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The health and well-being of the animals in our care, our staff, and the community we serve are our top priority. HRA continues to work with health officials and our community stakeholders to monitor, plan, and respond appropriately. Please continue to check this website for updates and information on COVID-19. LATEST INFORMATION

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Humane Rescue Alliance receives $155,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to complete Phase 1 of the DC Cat Count Feb 18
WASHINGTON, D.C. – PetSmart Charities has awarded the Humane Rescue Alliance a $155,000 grant to support the close-out of Phase 1 of the DC Cat Count project, bringing its total contributio...
DC resident arrested in animal cruelty case Feb 2
Following a Humane Rescue Alliance investigation , Jacente Russell of Washington, D.C., was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 27 and charged with cruelty to animals for allegedly cruelly beating her dog, S...
2020: A Year in Review Jan 28
2020 was a year like no other – unsettling, tragic and difficult. At HRA we experienced a range of emotions. After all, we’re an organization of people, and many of us faced extraordinary...

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