Humane Society of the United States

2100 L Street Washington, District Of Columbia 20037
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Humane Society of the United States in Washington, DC

The Humane Society of the United States is a humane society located in Washington, District of Columbia, within the District of Columbia county, about one mile northeast of the city center. Humane societies and similar organizations are typically part of a broader, ongoing network of care working to support animals in need of shelter, medical attention, and adoption. In the District of Columbia, this organization is one of twelve such shelters and rescues serving the area, reflecting a shared community effort to look after animals locally. Anyone interested in animal welfare in the region can consider this organization alongside the eleven other shelters and rescues located throughout Washington, DC.

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