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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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DMV Area Animal Shelters Urge Community Members to Have a Plan in Place for Their Pets Apr 2
Eight D.C., Maryland and Virginia animal welfare organizations are uniting to urge the community to have a plan in place for their beloved companion animals in the wake of COVID-19. Though this illne...
HRA Offering Free Pet Food to Those in Need Apr 1
In the wake of COVID-19, the Humane Rescue Alliance is reminding D.C. residents of its Pet Pantry , which supplies D.C. pet owners in need with approximately half the food needed by their owned dogs...
3 Steps to Pet Preparedness Mar 30
While it’s not fun to imagine, now is an important time to create a plan for your pet in case you get sick. We strongly encourage you gather any members of your household and walk through the f...

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