Hours

Closed Monday
Tuesday - Friday
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hospital Hours
Tuesday - Thursday
8-8 pm
Friday 8-4:30 pm
Saturday 8-2 pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays




Whole Foods Market
Dog Adoption Event

September 06, 2008

Cancelled due to weather.

Living Ruff Grand Opening
Dog Adoption Event

September 20, 2008

Event postponed until 9/20. If you're thinking about adopting a dog, come visit several fine canine representatives at the grand opening of Living Ruff, a new pet supply outlet in Silver Spring. Stop by...you just may meet your new best friend!

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PawFest 2008
The Washington Animal Rescue League’s annual open house.

October 24, 2008 to October 26, 2008

Visit one of the largest, most active and innovative animal rehabilitation and adoption centers in the country. Low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic on Saturday, October 25, 9:30 - 12:00. Shelter open house with Haunted Shelter, fun activities, light refreshments, animal portraits on Sunday, October 26, 12:00 - 4:00. Bring friends and family. Dogs welcome, too! Admission is free.

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Phone Numbers:
Shelter: 202-726-2556
Medical Center: 202-726-CARE (2273)

Shelter Hours:
Closed Monday
Tuesday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Medical Center Hours
  Office Hours Appointments
Closed Monday    
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday & Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Address:
71 Oglethorpe Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011

Directions from Connecticut Avenue:
Turn east onto Military Road. Follow Military about four miles, passing Rock Creek Park and "zig-zagging" across Georgia Avenue. Military Road then becomes Missouri Avenue. Stay straight on Missouri Avenue for approximately ˝ mile. Turn left onto Kansas Avenue. At the first traffic signal, turn right onto Blair Road (there is a 7-11 across the intersection). Take the first left onto Oglethorpe Street. We're in the middle of the block on the left.

Directions from I-495:
Take the Georgia Avenue exit south towards DC. At the DC line, turn left onto Blair Road. Follow Blair Road about two miles, across Kansas Avenue. After crossing Kansas, take the first left onto Oglethorpe Street. We're in the middle of the block on the left.

Directions from Downtown:
Go north on North Capitol Street. Cross New Hampshire Avenue. Go two blocks, then turn right onto Oglethorpe Street. We're in the middle of the block on the left.

Metro Access:
The League is about a mile from either the Takoma or Fort Totten Metro stations on the Red Line. The K2 bus runs between the stations and passes by the shelter on Blair Road, but it only runs during rush hours. See the Metro Web site for details.


   

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