WASHINGTON 鈥� Say hello to Hershel! This three-year-old red shepherd mix arrived at the Washington Animal Rescue League recently from South Carolina.
The shelter from which Hershel came was inundated with strays following massive flooding caused by Hurricane Joaquin. To make room for these new arrivals waiting聽to be reunited with their families, the Humane Society of the United States stepped in and transported some of the dogs already there to other shelters, including WARL.
Hershel is a friendly boy who is a bit overwhelmed by shelter life. He likes people and does well with most other dogs. Like many dogs from down South, Hershel is heartworm-positive. WARL will take care of the cost of treatment.
About WARL: Founded in 1914, the Washington Animal Rescue League is the oldest animal shelter in Washington D.C. Its mission includes rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for animals who have no where else to go. The League also supports animals through affordable veterinary care, community outreach and education. Learn more about the Washington Animal Rescue League at www.warl.org.
If you are thinking of adding a furry friend to your family, check out these other great shelters in the area:
Maryland
(301) 645-8181
71 Industrial Park Dr. PO Box 1015 Waldorf, Md. 20604
Humane Society of Charles County offers a low cost spay/neuter program to the public. Please call or visit our website for more information. The shelter is also looking for more foster parents to help its animals.
(301) 299-6756
4808 Moorland Ln, Rockville, MD 20850
Lab Rescue of the LRCP is a volunteer driven, nonprofit organization that rescues, fosters and places homeless, abused, and/or abandoned Labrador retrievers.
(301) 262-5625
P.O. Box 925 Bowie, Md. 20718
Prince George鈥檚 County Humane Society is also looking for foster parents. For more information, contact the organization.
(301) 572-4729
P.O. Box 1074 Greenbelt, Md. 20768
(301) 920-2318
P.O. Box 11531 Takoma Park, Md. 20912
(240) 252-2555
601 South Stonestreet Ave. Rockville, Md. 20850
(301) 740-2511
12 Park Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 20877
D.C.
(202) 576-6664
1201 New York Ave. NE 20002
(202) 331-1330
P.O. Box 65438 Washington, D.C. 20035-5438
(202) 575-2210
Approved applicants may attend monthly adoption meets that are usually held at the house of a volunteer in either Northern Virginia or Southern Maryland.
Northern Virginia
(202) 741-5428
5159 Lee Highway Arlington, Va. 22207
Lucky Dog is a foster home organization and does not run a dedicated housing facility.
(703) 961-8690
P.O. Box 222801 Chantilly, VA 20153-2801
A Forever-Home is a nonprofit dog rescue group that operates in the Northern Virginia/Washington Metropolitan area.
(703) 385-0224
39710 Goodpuppy Ln, Aldie, Va. 20105
All visitors must speak to a Friends representative before receiving directions to their shelter location.
703-799-9390
P.O. Box 100220 Arlington, Va. 22210-3220
(703) 746-4774
4101 Eisenhower Ave. Alexandria, Va. 22304
(703) 931-9241
2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr. Arlington, Va.
(703) 295-3647
P.O. Box 223953 Chantilly, Va. 20153
(703) 691-HART
P.O. Box 7261 Fairfax Station, Va. 22039-7261
(703) 231-7199
25 Dove St. Alexandria, Va. 22314
(703) 435-2840
P.O. Box 126 Sterling, Va. 20167
