The Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League

Description

The Washington Humane Society (WHS) and the Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL) merged in February 2016 to create the first end-to-end animal care organization in a major U.S. city. Founded in 1870 and 1914, respectively, WHS and WARL bring together a comprehensive set of animal care and protection programs that touch the lives of more than 60,000 animals each year, including:

• Rescue and Adoption - With a combined 90% save rate for animals, WHS and WARL have built national models for effective rescue and adoption programs.

• Humane Law Enforcement - Under its 145-year-old congressional charter, WHS serves as DC’s "animal cops" protecting the District’s animals from cruelty and harm around the clock, every day of the year.

• Low-Cost Veterinary Services

• Animal Control - This department responds to 1,500 calls per month for animal emergencies ranging from lost and injured companion animals to injured wildlife.

• Behavior and Learning - Pet owners can take a wide range of education programs to help strengthen relationships and address common household problems. 　

• Other Programs - WHS and WARL also offer programs ranging from humane education to a "Safe Haven" program for the pets of victims of domestic violence, and a pet food bank for families facing difficult financial times.