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Sep 16, 2020

Newly Adopted Pets Brighten Dark Pandemic Days For Washingtonians

“You don’t really worry about a pandemic when you’re petting a dog,” says one local pet owner.

Aug 14, 2018

All Animal Adoptions Are Free At These D.C.-Area Shelters On Saturday

While HRA occasionally offers discounted fees, it is rare that they waive them entirely.

Jul 11, 2016

WHS-WARL Is Waiving Adoption Fees On July 23

The annual Clear the Shelters event is taking place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Jun 16, 2014

The Washington Humane Society Is Holding Your Future Pets Hostage

Not really, but just roll with it. It’s part of the Washington Humane Society’s new cute/kinda creepy adoption campaign.

May 13, 2014

Washington Humane Society Again Offers Discounted Adoptions Through Clever Campaign

This Friday and Saturday, cats and dogs will be adopted for $16 and $17, respectively.

Apr 15, 2014

Washington Humane Society Offers $10 Pet Adoptions

On Saturday, April 26.

Feb 18, 2014

Arlington Cat Suvives Being Shot With More Than 30 BBs

Arrow is blind because of it.

Nov 15, 2013

WHS Offers Discounted Adoptions On ‘Pudgy’ Animals Because Thanksgiving

From today until Sunday, anyone dogs larger than 40 pounds are just $100, while cats over 10 pounds are $50.

Nov 07, 2013

Help Save Pugs (And Other Animals) At The Pug Tonight

Go to The Pug tonight to help support pugs (and other animals).

Jun 21, 2013

New York Avenue Adoption Center Now Just Giving Away Pets

The Washington Humane Society has so many animals in its shelter right now, it’s going to give them away for free.

 
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