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Are you looking for a new dog to add to your family? We have dozens of incredible dogs ready for adoption. Can't adopt but want to help? Sign up to foster.

Dec 9 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

SPEAK -- week 2 of 3 workshop series
Dec 11 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Adoption Event - Fitzgerald Subaru Gaithersburg
Dec 16 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

SPEAK -- week 3 of the 3-week series
Dec 27 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cool Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs! A special virtual event for students interested in the lives and training of working and service animals!
Jan 29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

VETERINARY MEDICINE CAREERS EXPLORATION: A Virtual Workshop for High School Students

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Holiday Foods Your Dog Can and Can't Eat Dec 3
For many of us, this holiday season is the first time we’ve gathered with family and friends to share a meal in a long time. Pets are family, so of course we want to make sure we include t...
HRA helps rescue a cat stuck in a tree for days Nov 11
When Delores Bushong’s beloved cat Hank got stuck in a tree more than 50 feet up, she called the Humane Rescue Alliance for assistance. For five days, our Field Services team attempted to get H...
DC Cat Count helps train artificial intelligence algorithms Nov 9
Earlier this year, the Humane Rescue Alliance along with its partners PetSmart Charities, ASPCA, HSUS, and independent researchers wrapped up a three-year effort to count the number of cats in the Di...