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

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  • DC Woman Arrested for Cruelty to Animals Mar 15
    Kimberly Jean Bungard of Washington, DC, was arrested this morning on a warrant obtained by Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) Humane Law Enforcement Officers and charged with cruelty to animals. Over t...
  • DC Resident Arrested for Animal Cruelty Mar 12
    Deborah Chandler of Washington, DC, was arrested this morning on a warrant obtained by the Humane Rescue Alliance and charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. On Feb. 18, HRA Humane Law Enforcemen...
  • HRA’s Blue Collar Cats Program Celebrates Two Years and 200 Cats Saved Mar 11
    Jersey came to the Humane Rescue Alliance as a stray at just 8 months old. This young cat had lived outside her entire life, with little to no socialization with humans. Shut down and fearful, it was...
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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

1,600 Calls

For help each month answered by our field officers

2,400 hours

Each month of combined volunteer work

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