Combat Cruelty
The Washington Humane Society has been combating animal cruelty for over 100 years, and we could not help as many animals as we do without the help of our friends who care so much for animals.
Upcoming Events:
Missing Animal Response Team (M.A.R.T.) Orientations
Dates and Times TBD
WHS Behavior and Learning Center
SIGN-UP - email cross@washhumane.org
There are several ways for you can help WHS combat cruelty.
- Don’t ever look away from animal cruelty, report it immediately. To learn how to recognize and report animal cruelty please visit our Report Cruelty page.
- Educate others on what to look for and how to report it. Animal cruelty doesn’t always stem from violent or callous acts. Often, it come from the animal's owner being uneducated about proper pet care. When this is the case, we all have an opportunity to make a better world for animals by working with owners to help them understand the animal’s basic needs.
- Help us solve these cold cases by distributing these reward posters in your neighborhood:
Raccoon Found Beaten and Burned
Dogs Found in Trash Can
Young Black Cat Found Severely Injured
Brown Brindle Dog Found Dead in a Filthy Crate
Sleeping 6-month-old Puppy Killed
Kitten Thrown Out of Truck
Raccoon Caught in Illegal Trap
Dog Shot in Legs
Cat Torched
Dog Left Behind Dumpster
Oppossum & Babies Killed
Dog Shot In Own Yard
Bulldog Dies From Heat
Preventing cruelty can only be done to the extent the current laws allow. This is why WHS has started the Animal Advocacy Team. Our team of Advocacy volunteers helps by writing letters or scheduling meetings with City Council members to help strengthen the laws here in the District. WHS has a long history of working with the DC City Council to bring the District of Columbia in line with some of the most progressive laws in the country.
Combat cruelty by adopting rather than buying from a pet store or breeder, and be sure to follow all of the local laws related to animal control and help others to the same.
