Humane Rescue Alliance

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The Washington Humane Society and the Washington Animal Rescue League have become the Humane Rescue Alliance.

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We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of all animals in addition to bringing people and animals together.

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400 animals

Each month meet their forever family

565 Animals

Each monthare spayed and neutered

1,500 Calls

For help each month answered by our field officers

2,400 hours

Each month of combined volunteer work

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