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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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Seventeen pigeons rescued from Northeast D.C. home Apr 7
Seventeen pigeons were seized from a Northeast D.C. home this evening after it was discovered the birds were being housed in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. At the request of the Metropolitan Po...
Dog rescued in northwest DC animal cruelty investigation Apr 6
A Humane Rescue Alliance investigation into suspected animal cruelty in northwest DC led to the rescue of a goldendoodle-type dog today under a search and seizure warrant obtained by HRA Humane Law E...
Humane Rescue Alliance rescues injured abandoned dog, offers reward in investigation Mar 30
The Humane Rescue Alliance is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for abandoning a critically injured do...

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