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 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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WHS Wish List
* Towels & wash cloths
* Blankets & animal beds
* Cat and dog scale
* Frontline (dogs & cats)
* Grooming items
* Martingale collars
* 6 foot nylon dog leashes
* Tennis balls
* Hard rubber dog toys (Kongs)
* NylaBones (new)
* Canned dog food & dog treats
* Esbilac for puppies
* Litter boxes (new only) & liners
* Cardboard scratching posts
* Cat grass/nip
* Clay cat litter (nonclumping)
* Plastic or rubber cat toys
* KMR for kittens Donations can be dropped off at either of our adoption centers. Thanks for your help!!
By Lauren Green,
Communications and Digital Media Specialist
Johanna and Courtney knew that adopting a dog was in the
cards. A state between them, Johanna in DC and Courtney studying at Virginia
Tech (VT), they just weren’t sure when it would happen, until Lila came along.
In November 2009, little Lila was being fostered by
Johanna’s mother Lisa LaFontaine, the Washington Humane Society (WHS) President
and CEO. WHS Officer Ed Owens rescued Lila from being neglected in an undersized
crate where she had been living in her own waste, suffering from urine burns.
Despite being underfed, Lila happily jumped into the arms of Officer Owens
when he rescued her.
On a sunny Sunday morning, cats Ale and Duchess packed their
bags and prepared to move to their new home. Or rather, they had us do the
packing and moving… and the construction of their temporary housing. A few months ago, these two
cats found themselves at the Washington Humane Society (WHS), unable to return
to their old homes, but also not well suited for traditional adoption. Our Relo-Cat
program was established to find alternative homes for cats just like Ale
and Duchess.
Every
animal who finds their forever home deserves to be celebrated. During the
NOVADog Cover Dog Contest (April 17-May 8), 122 dog lovers entered to win a
chance for their four-legged family member to be on the cover of the Summer
2013 issue of NOVADog and score tickets to the WHS black tie gala, the 26th
Annual Bark Ball, on June 8. The photo with the most likes wins.
We
were happily overwhelmed with all the wonderful adoption stories and tales of lives
changed through opening a home to a dog in need. While there can only be one “Cover
Dog,” we want to thank everyone who participated in this contest by sharing a
few of the stories on this week’s Alumni Friday blog.
We
are so thankful that these dogs have found loving homes, and we hope that you
will view our adoption
page and join us for our mega-adoption event Sliding
into Home on May 18 to help make more of these stories possible.
These
are several of the entries that featured our very own WHS alumni and supporters.
Scroll down to find out who the runner-up and
winning entries are!
By ChristieLyn
Diller, Director of Marketing and Communications
On March 29, the
Washington Humane Society (WHS) got a special delivery.
Cadbury, a loveable terrier cross breed, was found roaming
DC with two curious little pups in tow. Curious not because of their
inquisitive nature, but rather, because they were Boxer mix puppies – clearly
not a litter of her own!
Originally published in 1984, Karen Pryor’s Don’t Shoot the
Dog! became an instant must-read for any dog trainer, educator or coach.
It outlines, in plain, easy-to-understand language, how dogs learn.
If you are interested in why some training methods do or don’t
work for dogs, children or even adults, than you will find this book extremely
interesting. I train using force-free methods, and this book will explain why
with clear and understandable examples.
Hello there! Benjamin
Button here—though my WHS name is simply Benji.
According to my foster mom, who’s got years of experience,
I’m a docile, sweet, clownish, gentile, and good-natured kitty, bringing nonstop
excitement to her household with my quirky antics and loving demeanor.
Suree came to the Washington Humane Society (WHS)
when her family could no longer care for her, and during her stay at WHS, she
melted hearts left and right. The WHS staff made Suree the Pet of the Week on
March 4, 2013. That’s when Sylvia Carey was online…
“I
was reviewing the WHS website, and I saw Suree listed as Pet of the Week. We
met with two other dogs at WHS, and once Suree walked into the room, my
17-year-old son Jeremy and I both knew she was the one for us. She was calm and
gentle, and the more time we spent with her, the more loveable she became.
By
Helene Jorgensen, WHS Behavior, Training and Socialization Volunteer
Shane was old—really old—probably around 15 years. Three
months before I met him, he had been picked up as a stray by the Washington Humane Society’s (WHS) Animal Care
and Control team. At the Georgia Avenue Adoption Center, he patiently waited for a
new forever family. He greeted everyone politely, but he was often passed over by
potential adopters, including myself.
The
first time I saw Shane was in the visitor room at the WHS Georgia Avenue Adoption Center.
In September 2012, I was going to work one morning, and when I walked through
the doors of the warehouse, I heard a cat crying. I turned the lights on and looked
for the cat, and after an hour or so, out came this tiny, filthy kitten who had
been stuck in the warehouse all weekend.
The Washington Humane
Society (WHS) Field Services Officers have seen it all, and still every day holds
never-before-seen situations. Below are a few stories from the field, where our
Officers, presented with unique and challenging episodes, had to think fast and
creatively to save lives.
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