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Humane Rescue Alliance
Humane Rescue Alliance

Humane Rescue Alliance

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Physical Shelter
Type:
Animal Shelter
Address:
71 Oglethorpe Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011
Phone:
(202) 723-5730
Email:
[email protected]
Hours:
Walk-ins only unless animal is in foster care. If coming into the shelter, we recommend getting there by 6pm to ensure there is enough time for the adoption process before closing.
Website:
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Our Mission

At the Humane Rescue Alliance, we honor more than 150 years of commitment to protecting animals, supporting families, and advocating for positive change to create a world where all animals can thrive. HRA aims to enrich the humanity of their communities by promoting compassion and encouraging people to find joy, comfort, and companionship through the love and appreciation of animals.

About Us

With a people-focused, community-based approach, we treat every animal as an individual and emphasize specialized care for both animals and their families. Through our two campuses in the District of Columbia and New Jersey, we are the largest animal services provider in our region – touching the lives of tens of thousands of animals annually through direct rescue, care, and community-based services. Our teams find solutions to both small and big problems, from providing direct care to an animal in crisis to tackling systemic barriers to affordable, pet-friendly housing.

Services We Offer

Adoptions, Fostering Program, Spay/Neuter Services, Medical Care, Training/Behavior, Animal Rescue/Transport, Public Education, Volunteer Program

Adoption Process

To adopt or foster, all you need is love – and a valid photo ID.

Adoption fees:
CATS
Cats under 7 months: $300
Cats 7 months and up: $200

DOGS
Dogs under 7 months: $500
Dogs 7 months and up: $300

Adoption fee includes spay/neuter or fee-waived spay/neuter surgery to be redeemed at HRA, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and heartworm test (dogs 6 months and older).

Effective May 1, 2020, the Humane Rescue Alliance will no longer routinely test cats for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) prior to adoption. Read More

Cat Group Adoption Discount
Cats benefit from companionship! Adopt one and receive a discounted rate of $150 for the second when adopted in pairs.

Military Discount
HRA celebrates veterans and active military members by offering 25% off adoption fees upon presentation of a military ID (active, reserve, or veteran).

Senior Discount
HRA will provide a discount of 25% off adoption fees for seniors age 55 and over upon presentation of a photo ID.

Apply to Adopt

How to Meet Our Pets

Walk in to our shelter (71 Oglethorpe St NW) during our open hours (12pm-7pm) and view available animals, meet them, complete adoption counseling, sign & pay, and go home same-day!

For animals in foster care, email their foster parent to set up a meet-and-greet. After a successful meet-and-greet, submit an adoption application and wait for staff to reach out. Staff will conduct an adoption interview over the phone with you and provide you details and next steps.

Special Programs & Areas Served

Special Programs: Animal Protection: Our Humane Law Enforcement team combats animal cruelty by rescuing abused, neglected or abandoned animals. We also have a program to protect survivors of domestic violence and their pets. Community Medicine: We offer low-cost spay/neuter, vaccine/preventatives and wellness exams. Pet Pantry: Monthly pet food and supply distribution to the public.

Areas Served: DC, Maryland, Virginia

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