Petfinnly lists 9 animal shelters and rescues in Washington, District of Columbia. 4 publish an adoption fee, with starting prices from $125 to $175. Fees, hours and which animals are available change often, so contact a shelter before you visit.
Listed9 shelters and rescues
Starting adoption fees$125 to $175
ZIP codes20001, 20002, 20011, 20012, 20026, 20032 and 1 more
Foster-based rescue with no shelter building or walk-in hours. Meetings with...
The area
District of Columbia at a glance
Population681,294
Housing units361,014
Est. households with a cat104,162
Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau. It is a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many cat shelters and rescues are there in Washington, DC?
Petfinnly lists 9 animal shelters and rescues in Washington, DC.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat in Washington, DC?
4 of the 9 listings here publish an adoption fee. The lowest starting prices are at Brandywine Valley SPCA - DC Village Campus (from $125), Brandywine Valley SPCA - Ivy City Adoption Center (from $125), Humane Rescue Alliance (from $150) and Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue (from $175). Many shelters include spay or neuter, vaccinations and a microchip in the fee, so ask what is covered.
Where are the shelters in Washington, DC?
The listings in Washington, DC are in ZIP codes: 20001, 20002, 20011, 20012, 20026, 20032, 20035. Each shelter's page shows its address and a map when a street address is on file.
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