WISH LIST $100: medical exam for an injured animal; $500: 1 week on the road for an officer rescuing abused animals; $1,000: adoption preparation for 25 dogs.

In 1870, The Washington Humane Society was primarily charged with the care of work horses, who were routinely neglected and overworked. Chartered by the US Congress, its mandate was to enforce anti-cruelty legislation in the District, and until the 1930’s, when an office of child welfare was created, this included protecting children as well as animals. The legacy of caring endures in WHS’s dedication to animal welfare in every form. The only Open Access shelter in DC, they’ll never turn any animal away, for any reason; and Humane Officers are on the road 24/7 protecting animals from abuse. Programs have expanded to include adoption; emergency medical care for abused animals; humane law enforcement; low-cost spay/neuter services; humane education (teaching respect for all living beings in public schools and communities); shelters (providing a temporary safe haven for homeless, abandoned and abused animals); and wildlife rehabilitation You can join with WHS to see that every living creature is given the best and fullest chance at life.

Lisa LaFontaine, President and CEO 7319 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20012 202-723-5730 ext 227 www.washhumane.org