General Animal-Related Groups
- Action for Animals Network
- (703) 461-3283
- www.ActionForAnimalsNetwork.org
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A grassroots organization that campaigns for the rights of all animals.
- Alley Cat Allies
- (240) 482-1980
- www.AlleyCat.org
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A nationally known non-profit located in Bethesda, MD devoted to reducing cat overpopulation through TNR methods.
- Animal Welfare Institute
- (703) 836-4300
- www.AWIOnline.org
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A fifty year old non-profit devoted to reducing the amount of pain and suffering of animals caused by humans.
- Animal Welfare League of Arlington Vet Assistance Program
- (703) 931-9241 Ext. 246
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Helps low income individuals get emergency vet assistance for their pet.
- Circle Dogs
- www.CircleDogsDC.org
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A community group dedicated to serving canines and their human companions in Washington DC’s DuPont Circle neighborhood.
info@circledogsdc.org
- DC CAT
- (240) 482-1980 x333
- www.DC-Cat.org
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An organization that strives to reduce the feral cat population in the District of Columbia through education and spay/neuter efforts.
- Dogs Deserve Better
- DogsDeserveBetter.org
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Dedicated to freeing the chained dog and bringing our ‘best friend’ into the home and family.
- HSUS
- (202) 452-1100
- www.HSUS.org
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The DC-based Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest animal welfare organization.
- IMOM
- (301) 599-7387
- www.IMOM.org
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Providing financial aid to persons with low income so that no companion animal has to be euthanized because their guardian is financially challenged.
- Metro Ferals
- (703) 528-7782
- www.MetroFerals.org
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An organization dedicated to reducing feral cat populations in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland through TNR methods.
- RabbitWise, Inc.
- www.RabbitWise.org
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Advocates for and educates about domestic rabbits
nationwide. Based in suburban Maryland.
- The Shiloh Project
- (703) 591-3600
- www.ShilohProject.org
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Teaches at-risk youth and juvenile offenders compassion and responsibility through canine care and companionship.


