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Fostering is one of the most impactful ways you can help a shelter pet in need. 💖When you open your home to a dog like L...
08/22/2025

Fostering is one of the most impactful ways you can help a shelter pet in need. 💖

When you open your home to a dog like Lima Bean (a dog struggling so much in the shelter environment) you’re giving them a chance to decompress, feel safe, and show the world who they really are. Fostering gives animals a break from the shelter and helps us learn more about what makes them shine.🌟

HRA provides the supplies — you provide the love.

🐾 Learn more and sign up at humanerescuealliance.org/foster

Please share this post and let’s by adopting or fostering shelter pets throughout the month of August (and beyond!).🏡

08/21/2025

📣 DC community, we need your attention on this one! This isn’t just about a contest, it’s about equity, resources, and what it means to truly show up for one another.

Meet Darren Thompson: Navy veteran, teaching artist, community advocate, and founder of the East River Dog Park Group. Darren is a finalist in the Wahl® Man of the Year Year “Benevolent Beard” Contest.

If he wins, $20,000 will go straight to the new Texas Avenue Dog Park — the very first public dog park in Ward 7.

This project is more than a park. Ward 7 and 8 are pet care deserts, with no vets, groomers, trainers, or pet supply stores. Families here love their pets just as much as anywhere else, but face barriers every day. HRA is working to change that with mobile vet and behavior clinics, expanded foster support, in-home veterinary care, and our new East of the River Pet Resource Center. Darren’s mission is perfectly aligned — building community through pets where resources are needed most.

Since founding the East River Dog Park Group, Darren has:
* Partnered with The Mission Continues to install little free libraries and pet pantries
* Hosted outdoor movie nights and school support programs for kids and teachers
* Brought pollinator gardens to local schools
* Worked with HRA to provide pet supplies to families in need

Just last weekend, Darren and The Mission Continues transformed HRA’s small dog yard into a sensory garden for our pups! 😍

We are endlessly grateful for Darren and the neighbors who believe, as he says, that dogs can help build community. Now it’s our turn to show up for him.

🗳️ Voting is open until Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 PM ET.

YOUR vote can help bring $20,000 to Ward 7’s first-ever dog park.
Vote here: https://woobox.com/2orawk

Let’s help this beard do even more good!

**Make sure you like, share, comment, and repost — any and all help makes a difference!

🐶 FIELD TRIP FRIDAY IS COMING UP 🐶Want to make a shelter dog’s whole week? Sign up to take a dog out on a Field Trip and...
08/20/2025

🐶 FIELD TRIP FRIDAY IS COMING UP 🐶
Want to make a shelter dog’s whole week? Sign up to take a dog out on a Field Trip and hang out with a shelter pup for the day! Whether it’s a walk on the Mall, a coffee shop hangout, or a cozy couch nap — our dogs LOVE getting a break from the shelter.

You’ll help them decompress, gain exposure to potential adopters, and get to enjoy the company of a very good boy or girl. It’s a win-win!

📍 Pick-up and drop-off at 71 Oglethorpe St NW Washington, DC 20011

🗓 Every Friday – limited spots, so sign up now!
🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/atMVTMmXR0
HURRY - SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

Something exciting is taking root at the Arboretum 🌿On Thursday, August 21 from 5:30–7:30 PM, we’re teaming up with the ...
08/19/2025

Something exciting is taking root at the Arboretum 🌿

On Thursday, August 21 from 5:30–7:30 PM, we’re teaming up with the Friends of the National Arboretum and Washington Capitals goalie and his lovely fiancée, Linnea, for an evening all about animals, rescue, and community!

🐶 Meet adoptable dogs
🍦 Free pup-cups from
💡 Tips from HRA’s Humane Protection team on how you can help animals in D.C.

Logan and Linnea are passionate about rescue and can’t wait to connect with fellow animal lovers who care about making a difference!

🗓️ Thursday, August 21
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 The Grove at the U.S. National Arboretum
- 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Come for the pups, celebrate community, and discover how together we can help animals thrive. 💙

Lima Bean is breaking our hearts…💔In the office, he’s the sweetest cuddlebug, goofy lap-dog wannabe, and the chillest WF...
08/19/2025

Lima Bean is breaking our hearts…💔

In the office, he’s the sweetest cuddlebug, goofy lap-dog wannabe, and the chillest WFH sidekick.
But in the kennel, it’s a different story. He’s stressed, anxious, and struggling more every single day.

He needs out of the shelter ASAP — even a short-term foster could change everything.

What we know about Lima Bean:
- Potty trained and an excellent house guest.
- Total love bug when it’s just him and his people.
- Can get stressed around other dogs, so he’ll thrive as the only pet in a calm home.
- On walks, he may cry or pull if he sees other dogs, so he’ll do best with someone comfortable handling that.
- When he feels safe? He’s PURE SWEETNESS, all snuggles and kisses. 😘

We’ll provide all the supplies and support — you just give him the couch, the quiet, and the love he’s craving.

We’ll provide all the supplies and support — you just give him the couch, the quiet, and the love he’s craving. He can’t wait any longer.🥺

👉 Sign up to foster at humanerescuealliance.org/foster
Swipe to the end to see Lima Bean give you his best smile 😊

Meet Princess Muttercup – Toy Royalty in Residence 👑🐾Princess Muttercup has finally found The One—the perfect toy, her c...
08/19/2025

Meet Princess Muttercup – Toy Royalty in Residence 👑🐾

Princess Muttercup has finally found The One—the perfect toy, her crown jewel, the bone treasure of her dreams. She carries it everywhere like the prized possession it is.

But now she faces the ultimate royal dilemma: when someone offers a tasty treat, does she dare drop her perfect toy? Or does she attempt the impossible—take both?

Spoiler alert: Princess Muttercup is a “have your cake and eat it too” kind of gal. She’s been spotted trying to juggle her beloved toy and a snack, proving that true queens never have to choose between their favorite things.

If you’re ready to serve a lifetime of love, laughter, treats, and squeaky toys, Princess Muttercup is ready to reign over your heart. 💙

👑 Meet Pearla — a hidden gem of HRA! Rescued from an abandoned apartment, this 3-year-old sweetheart hasn’t let her past...
08/18/2025

👑 Meet Pearla — a hidden gem of HRA!

Rescued from an abandoned apartment, this 3-year-old sweetheart hasn’t let her past dim her spirit. With those giant, expressive ears (& the best sound antennas you’ve ever seen) and her goofy love for fetch, Pearla is ready to start her next chapter… with you?? 🏡

She might need a treat or two to warm up, but once you’ve shared a little patience (((and maybe some cheese 🧀))), you’ll have a loyal friend for life. Pearla is so playful and sweet… and eager to learn more tricks with her future family!

Come meet Pearla today at Humane Rescue Alliance at 71 Oglethorpe St NW Washington, DC between 12–7 PM. Your new best friend might just be waiting for you!

This Wednesday, DC’s about to see hockey, baseball, and animal lovers take over Nationals Park 🏒⚾🐾 📅 Wednesday, Aug 20 a...
08/18/2025

This Wednesday, DC’s about to see hockey, baseball, and animal lovers take over Nationals Park 🏒⚾🐾

📅 Wednesday, Aug 20 at 6:45 p.m.
📍 Nationals Park - 1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
🎟 Tickets: https://www.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/specials/animal-days

Washington Capitals goalie, Logan Thompson, will take the mound for Pups in the Park, throwing out the first pitch as HRA’s guest.
Sure, it’s a fun hockey-meets-baseball moment… but it’s also a chance to show how our community comes together to help animals and the people who love them!

Logan and his fiancée, Linnea’s, passion for animal welfare, the support from the Capitals and Washington Nationals — You voices in the stands all help shine a light on the lifesaving rescue work HRA does every day. 💙

Let’s pack the park, cheer loud, and show what’s possible when sports, community, and compassion team up for animals!!!

Join the pack for a fun night out! Dacha has partnered with to help raise funds for the Humane Rescue Alliance! Enjoy e...
08/18/2025

Join the pack for a fun night out!

Dacha has partnered with to help raise funds for the Humane Rescue Alliance! Enjoy extended happy hour specials with yummy Tito’s cocktails, meet some of our adoptable dogs and find your new bestie, and learn more about our mission, services and programs!

🌟 Senior Sunday Spotlight: Benny Boo + Sandy Lou 🌟This sweet mother–daughter duo lost the only home they’ve ever known w...
08/17/2025

🌟 Senior Sunday Spotlight: Benny Boo + Sandy Lou 🌟

This sweet mother–daughter duo lost the only home they’ve ever known when their beloved person passed away. Thanks to our transfer partner support program, they made their way to HRA in search of a new family to love.

🐶 Benny Boo: 10 years old, a gentle and soulful senior with that classic Dachshund snout and a heart full of love
🐶 Sandy Lou: 6 years old, sporting an adorable wire-haired coat and a playful sparkle in her eyes

These two are inseparable! Benny Boo is Sandy Lou’s mom, and the bond they share is unshakable. Together, they’ll bring double the love (and just one adoption fee!).

They’ve already been through so much, and now they’re simply waiting for someone to open their home and hearts to them. Could that be you?

Meet Benny Boo + Sandy Lou at 71 Oglethorpe St NW between 12–7 PM any day!

🥹 Today was one for the books ✨ Veteran volunteers from — a nationwide network dedicated to continuing service beyond t...
08/16/2025

🥹 Today was one for the books ✨ Veteran volunteers from — a nationwide network dedicated to continuing service beyond the uniform — spent their day giving our small dog yard a long awaited glow-up.

What started as an underused space is now on its way to becoming a vibrant spot our pups will love for years to come.

We’ll be sharing the incredible transformation next week and trust us… you won’t want to miss it 👀 but we couldn’t wait to share a glimpse of the amazing team who made it happen! We’re still buzzing with excitement and gratitude and all the feels 🐾 Stay tuned!

Thank you to these amazing service platoons for all that you have done for us and our rescue animals. 💙

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71 Oglethorpe Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20011

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Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
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