Shelter and Rescue Partners
Washington D.C. did not renew their contract with their *former* shelter organization partner; instead D.C. initiated a contract with *this organization*, which operates out of 1201 New York Avenue NE and brought dogs to campus on March 21st of this year!
Brandywine Valley SPCA or BVSPCA
Brandywine Valley SPCA's D.C. branch hosts this event on the first Sunday of every month (that we have volunteered at), providing food to pet owners who express need.
Pet Pantry
These organizations have legal contracts with the District of Colombia to take in homeless animals in the area. One takes in strays and owner surrenders, the other takes in animals from cruelty cases.
Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) and Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA)
What grouping of breeds takes up the most shelter space across the nation but is the least likely to be adopted?
"Pitbull" type dogs
Many pets are returned to shelters through no fault of their own, though potential adopters cite concerns that they fear dogs in shelters are broken. Name 1 reason you can see would spur a pet owner to surrender their pet.
Not enough time, cost of vet care/food/housing too high, homelessness/no pet-friendly housing, pressure from family/friends, allergies, puppy behaviors, etc…
*This rescue organization* we work with, strives to help animals facing barriers to adoption based on breed bias alongside a lack of medical and behavioral resources. *This organization* hosts volunteer trips at Potomac Yards PetSmart and supplies the dogs for Puppy Yoga!
Laila's Legacy
Brandywine Valley SPCA introduced this resource to D.C. a few months back, making pet ownership more affordable by lowering the cost of *this necessary animal care service*
Low-Cost Veterinary Care, "Wellness Clinic"
When a person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly illtreats, overloads, beats, tortures, abandons or abuses an animal, it is legally defined as
Animal Cruelty
What color dogs and cats are the least likely to be adopted, across the county, because they are not very visible in photos or in their enclosures?
Black cats and dogs
What is the #1 barrier to adoption for potential adopters in 2025?
Cost/Finances/Money
*This organization* was the former open intake shelter serving D.C., but recently has signed onto a new contract, leaving them responsible for only cruelty case intakes. The organization is located on Oglethorpe Street NE.
Humane Rescue Alliance
Brandywine Valley SPCA introduced this long-overdue resource to the D.C. community in February, attempting to curb the inflow of kitten season.
Free Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Return Clinic Services
Renowned GW Program that "...provides an exceptionally broad range of educational and practical opportunities for *students* while also providing pro bono services and support to the District of Columbia government, animal advocacy organizations, and community groups working to strengthen the protection of animals."
GW Animal Law Department
According to Shelter Animals Count’s 2024 Year End Report, what grouping of pets are struggling to find adopters right now?
Dogs (don’t adopt a dog if you are not in a stable living/financial situation!)
What is another major barrier to adoption for potential adopters in 2025?
Pet-Friendly/Affordable Housing
This foster based rescue focuses on rescuing mainly Pitbull breeds, especially those at risk of euthanasia in PG County Animal Services Facilities.
Vindicated Pitbull Rescue
*This organization*, formerly known as "PB Proud", works to keep pets with their owners and out of shelters across the DMV. They are most known for compiling Instagram graphics of PG County weekly urgent lists.
Prince George's Pet Unity Project (PGPUP)
These laws, currently in their 28th year in effect in Prince George’s County, prohibit the adoption of identified “terrier mix” type dogs from the Prince George’s County Animal Services Facilities. PG County is the largest in the nation that still holds these laws.
Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)
What grouping of shelter animals currently sits in shelters for the longest?
Large Breed Dogs (dogs over 60 lbs.)
What is a barrier to pet ownership unique to those living in urban areas?
Lack of personal transportation, affordable & pet-friendly housing, time, access to green space
This foster based rescue focuses on saving animals at risk of euthanasia in PG County Animal Services Facilities. This rescue is based in Rockville, Maryland.
Love Paws PG
*This program* offers temporary foster homes for the pets of families facing challenges in securing housing as a result of domestic violence.
Save Haven Program (HRA)
The law, developed in part by the GW Animal Law Department, caps pet rent flat and ongoing fees, eliminates breed, weight, height discrimination among pets friendly housing in the District, and establishes a pet-friendly homeless shelter in the district. It was initiated March 27th, 2025, and will go into effect in October 2025 and October 2026.
"Roscoe's Law"
According to Shelter Animals Count, what generation of the Silent Generation Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z, is most likely to adopt a large breed dog?
Gen Z (37% of respondents said they would adopt a large breed dog!)
According to Hills Pet’s 2024 State of the Shelters Report, barriers to adoption and maintaining a pet are notably higher for families with incomes under… (salary #)
$100k a year