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

How to Meet Our Pets

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