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GivingTuesday Was a Rousing Success!

Thanks to our wonderful supporters we raised over $18,000 on December 3 and 4, surpassing our goal. We shared the stories of spunky Wrangler, a kitten found with a mangled ear, and Farley, a sweet-natured beagle who was viciously attacked while chained outside. There’s still time to make a donation to help provide the compassionate care homeless pets need.

Overcrowding Returns

by Katie McHenry & Kathleen MacKinnon Across the country, shelters and rescue groups are overcrowded once again, including in the greater capital region spanning D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (the DMV). This means more dogs and cats are crammed into tight spaces in stressful conditions in shelters, [...]

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