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Humane Rescue Alliance is the largest animal welfare organization in the District of Columbia, providing adoption, veterinary care, training and community programmes across two DC locations. It also runs a community cat programme and offers virtual adoptions for animals living in foster homes, so you can browse pets online, arrange a virtual meet and greet and complete adoption counselling from home.
Fees vary by animal; adopting a second cat as a pair is discounted to $150. Contact the shelter or check its adoption fees FAQ page for current base pricing.
Start with the adoption application at https://www.humanerescuealliance.org/adopt, then contact Humane Rescue Alliance at 202-723-5730 to arrange a meeting with a cat.
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.
The shelter is open daily from 12pm to 7pm; arrive by 6:30pm to allow time to interact with adoptable animals.
Fees vary by animal. Adopting a second cat as part of a pair is discounted to $150. Contact the shelter for current base pricing.
The main adoption center is at 71 Oglethorpe St NW, Washington, DC 20011.
Contact Humane Rescue Alliance at 202-723-5730 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.