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 The Washington Animal Rescue League is an animal protection group like
no other. Its newly
yudu has donated specifically to the LOVE FUND  me of these are shelter animals. Others are the pets of
low-income guardians who cannot afford the cost of major veterinary
treatments. Without the help of the Love Fund, these caring guardians
would have no other choice but to surrender their sick or injured
companion to a shelter for euthanasia. Each year the fund assists
hundreds of animals suffering from fractures, infectious diseases,
gunshot wounds and other life-threatening conditions.LOVE FUND SUCCESS STORY Carmen: A Sweetheart Despite Beatings Carmen is a four-month-old German Shepherd puppy who came to us through the ShARE program. He was seized by the Animal Control office of one of our partner organizations after enduring severe beatings at the hands of his guardian (who is currently being prosecuted). Carmen arrived suffering from head trauma, eye
hemorrhages, neck bruises and a severely fractured left femur. We
immediately took x-rays and stabilized his condition, then sent him to
a specialist to have the fracture repaired. Despite everyone's best
efforts, the leg was irreparable, and we were forced to amputate it in
order to give him better and less painful With his other beating injuries healing nicely, Carmen will soon be ready for a loving new home. Incredibly, throughout his ordeal - even on the day he arrived in such bad condition - Carmen has been a happy, tail-wagging companion. Carmen's specialized medical care alone was valued at over $7,000. Given the horrific environment that Carmen was exposed to almost from the moment he was born, this little guy deserved the very best we could offer and we will find him the best home we can! To support the Love Fund, click here. Address: 71 Oglethorpe Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone Numbers: Shelter: 202-726-2556 Medical Center: 202-726-CARE (2273) Website: http://www.warl.org |
renovated facility incorporates the best design
concepts from shelters around the world and takes them a step further
to set a new global standard for the humane care of homeless and abused
animals. Every detail of the dog dens, cat condos, and puppy pads was
designed from the animals’ point of view to promote healing and
maximally enhance the animals’ physical and emotional wellbeing as they
recover from past traumas and await adoption. The renovation also
expanded the capacity of the shelter. It now comfortably houses up to
350 animals and is one of the largest shelters on the East Coast. The
League’s full-service Medical Center has been enlarged and renovated,
too. It still provides affordable veterinary care for shelter animals
and the pets of low-income guardians.
mobility.