WHS' Lisa Bragg went on News Channel 8 yesterday to give viewers helpful holiday pet care tips.
Check out the VIDEO
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- The Washington Humane Society (WHS), the only Congressionally-chartered animal welfare agency in the United States, has been the leading voice for animals in the District of Columbia since 1870. As the only open-access shelter in the nation’s capital, no call for help goes unanswered, and no animal is ever turned away. WHS provides comfort and care to more than 30,000 animals each year through its broad range of programs and services including: sheltering, adoption, humane law enforcement, spay and neuter, humane education, human – animal programs, and lost and found services. Please consider supporting us with a donation
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WashHumane Wish List
- * Towels, hand towels and wash cloths
* Blankets, heating pads and animal beds
* Cat and dog scale
* Frontline for dogs and cats/ revolution and capstar
* Grooming items (brushes and combs)
* Martingale collars and 6 ft. nylon dog leashes
* Tennis balls and hard rubber dog toys such as kongs
* NylaBones (new)
* Canned dog food, dog treats, pig ears
* Esbilac for puppies
* Litter boxes (new only) and liners
* Cardboard scratching post
* Cat grass/nip
* Clay cat litter; Care Fresh Litter; Nonclumping
* Plastic or rubber cat toys (nothing furry)
* KMR for kittens
Donations can be dropped off at either of our shelters. Thanks for your help!!
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- AOL
- Barkley Square Gourmet Dog Bakery and Pet Boutique
- Catalogue for Philanthropy
- Chateau-Animaux Pet Supply Store
- Comcast
- Dog Shop DC
- Doggie Style Bakery, Boutique & Pet Grooming Spa
- Dogs by Day
- Eden Properties
- FidoJournalism
- Friendship Hospital for Animals
- GreenPets
- Hotel Helix
- MyFoxDC
- Pamela's Punch
- Supon Creative
- The Big Bad Woof
- Zaid Hamid Photography
Home Alone
Have a friend or family member whose dog is anxious, destructive or whines incessantly when it’s left unaccompanied? Or maybe it’s your dog that is guilty of this fretful behavior when they are left "Home Alone."
This Holiday Season, give yourself, a friend, or a loved one the gift of a peaceful, quiet (and intact) home! Register for the Washington Humane Society, Behavior & Learning Center’s seminar:
“Home Alone: Recognizing and Treating Separation Anxiety in your Dog”
Sunday, January 24, 2010 (10am - 12:30pm)
We will discuss:
• Cutting edge analysis of various forms of anxiety
• How to determine whether your dog's anxiety is due to separation
• Case studies of specific dogs and their outcomes
• Choosing a treatment plan that is right for your dog
• ...and so much more!
2 ½ hour seminar fee is $65 and supports the programs and services of the Behavior & Learning center. Pre-registration is required. Seats are limited.
For registration details please contact askthetrainer@washhumane.org
Bottle Babies Happy Ending
Linus and Lucy have been adopted into forever homes. Linus' new family renamed him Romeo. Romeo now has a big sister named Roxy who is a five year old mixed-breed. Romeo also has a large fenced yard where he and his new sister can run and play. Below is a picture of Romeo napping with Roxy.
Lucy was adopted a young couple, her new family also has a mature dog and a large fenced yard. Both pups have settled into their new lives and are very happy.
This week only!
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http://dc.sowhatsthedeal.com/charity this WEEK and Fashion for Paws benefiting the programs and animals of the Washington Humane Society will receive $1 for every new subscriber! Please spread the word! Every dollar counts and the animals need our help this holiday season!
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