Washington Animal Rescue League


	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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It takes all kinds of people to make the world a better place for our animal friends. Even if you don't have much time you can still contribute in your own unique way. Here is a list of ideas, both big and small, that you can use to help the homeless animals of our community. Please remember, even the little things can make a big difference!

On your birthday this year, give a gift to animals in need! In lieu of presents, ask your friends and family to donate to WARL in your honor. Read "Nora's Gift" to see what a difference one person can make!
Organize a blanket drive at your local church or school for the shelter animals.
Have a garage sale and donate the proceeds to WARL.
Be a hero. Report animal cruelty and neglect as well as injured or stray animals to your local authority.
Save your spare change in a jar and donate it to WARL at the end of each month.
Help spread the word about the importance of spaying and neutering. See our Spay / Neuter page for the important facts.
Consign old clothes to benefit WARL.
Donate blankets and towels to WARL for the animals to sleep on.
Write to your local, state and federal legislators to urge them to pass mandatory spay/neuter laws.
Have a bake sale and donate proceeds to WARL. See if your local dog bakery will donate dog biscuits to have on hand as treats at the sale.
Volunteer as a dog walker, cat socializer or adoptions counselor at WARL. Contact our volunteer coordinator for more details.
Help others understand that cats should be kept indoors at all times.
Don't let an animal suffer in a hot car during the summer months.
Teach children to treat all animals with compassion.
If you are a teacher, teach humane education in your classroom. Contact our humane educator for more details.
Post flyers in your community or workplace to highlight our animals who need a home. Contact our volunteer coordinator for details.
Participate in WARL adoption events on Saturdays.
Adopt a new companion from WARL.
Sponsor A Pet!
Donate a retired office computer, copier or fax machine to WARL.
Donate stock to WARL. Email development@warl.org for easy-to-follow instructions.
Name WARL in your will. See our Planned Giving section for more information.
Now is the time to keep your promise to quit smoking. Put the money saved from not buying cigarettes into a fund to help the homeless animals.
Walk a WARL dog on your lunch break.
If you have any ideas for creative ways to help, please submit them to development@warl.org.