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Everyone, Everywhere is Invited to Bark Ball REIMAGINED

Bark Ball Reimagined benefiting the Humane Rescue Alliance will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020. We hope you will join us in supporting the work HRA does in our community and beyond. This year, the event will be virtual which means everyone and every pet can participate! RSVP TODAY

Oct 29 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Oct 30 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Dog Rescued in NW DC Animal Cruelty Investigation Oct 20
A Humane Rescue Alliance investigation into suspected animal cruelty in NW DC led to the rescue of a dog today under a search and seizure warrant obtained by HRA Humane Law Enforcement officers. T...
Operational changes at the DC Health Animal Care and Control Facility operated by the Humane Rescue Alliance Oct 19
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, residents across the District have enthusiastically adopted, fostered, donated and otherwise cared for animals in need. When the Humane Rescue Alliance had to mov...
DC resident arrested in Great Dane animal cruelty investigation Oct 7
Following a Humane Rescue Alliance investigation, Michael Gibson of Washington, D.C., was arrested on Monday and charged with four counts of cruelty to animals for failing to provide proper space and...

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