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Animal shelters and pet adoption in Washington, D.C., mapped by Milo

Every animal shelter OpenStreetMap knows about near central Washington, D.C., with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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The 5 mapped animal shelters and rescues in Washington, D.C.

Sorted by distance from central Washington, D.C.. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

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  1. 1

    Humane Rescue Alliance

    2.5 mi
    1201 New York Avenue Northeast, 20002
    Directions Website
  2. Top pick nearby 2

    Humane Rescue Alliance

    4 mi
    71 Oglethorpe Street Northwest, 20011
    Directions Call Website
  3. 3

    Animal Welfare League of Arlington

    5.3 mi
    2650 South Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206
    Directions
  4. 4

    Lost dog and cat rescue foundation

    6.8 mi
    6801 Wilson Boulevard, Seven Corners, Virginia 22044
    Directions Website
  5. 5

    Vola Lawson Animal Shelter

    8 mi
    Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00 ยท Sa,Su 11:00-17:00
    4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
    Directions

Trip prep for Washington, D.C. weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • July averages 89.6°F highs in Washington, D.C.: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Plan the ride home. A newly adopted pet is stressed and temperature-sensitive; bring a carrier or seatbelt harness and make it a calm, direct trip.

Washington, D.C. animal shelter questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 5 animal shelters and rescues within about 12 miles of central Washington, D.C.. The closest to the city center is Humane Rescue Alliance, about 2.5 miles out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
Washington, D.C.'s hottest month is July with average highs of 89.6 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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