Humane Rescue Alliance

We are an advocate for animals, supporting the connection between people and pets to save more lives and keep families together. At the Humane Rescue Alliance, we honor more than 150 years of commitment to protecting animals, supporting families, and advocating for positive change to create a world where all animals can thrive

In 1870, the Humane Rescue Alliance (then operating as Washington Humane Society) was charged by a congressional charter to protect the children and animals of the District of Columbia, creating the foundation for the organization's law enforcement work and its pursuit of preventing animal cruelty in the District. HRA remains the only congressionally-chartered animal welfare organization in the country. HRA has over 150 years of experience serving our communities, including conducting cruelty investigations, providing animal control services, and advocating for federal, state and local legislation and policies that protect animals. The Humane Rescue Alliance leverages the unique strengths of its legacy organizations, the Washington Humane Society, The Washington Animal Rescue League and St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, to grow families through adoption, protect animals from harm, and provide programs and resources so people and pets can stay together

Mission — The Humane Rescue Alliance protects animals, supports families, and advocates for positive change to create a world where all animals can thrive