1. Home
  2. Cities & Towns
  3. Washington, DC

Animals & Pets

Find information on animal shelters and resources for your family pet in the Washington, DC area, including Maryland and Virginia.

Animal Planet Expo

Animal Planet Expo features high-flying Frisbee dog shows, interactive trivia games, live animal presentations, kids activities and breathtaking programming.

Perseus Foundation

The Perseus Foundation, a Washington, DC area based non-profit organization that provides information about cancer to pet owners

GoodDogz.org

GoodDogz.org is a Washington, DC area based non-profit organization that educates potential dog owners about dog selection and care.

Washington Humane Society

Serves homeless, lost and abused animals in the District of Columbia.

Montgomery County Humane Society

Adopt a pet, licensing, low-cost spay/neuter, volunteer programs, 24-hour hotline, etc.

Humane Society Fairfax County

Adopt a pet, licensing, spay/neuter, volunteer in Fairfax, Virginia.

Montgomery County SPCA

Adopt a cat or dog from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Partnership for Animal Welfare

Adopt a dogs or cat. Attend an adoption show in the suburban Maryland area.

Loudoun County Animal Shelter

Animal care and control for Loudoun County, Virginia.

SPCA for Northern Virginia

Adopt a cat or dog from the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Northern Virginia.

Explore Washington, DC

About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

On the National Mall in Washington, DC

Take a look at the capital's best sight-seeing spot. More >

  1. Home
  2. Cities & Towns
  3. Washington, DC
  4. Families & Lifestyles
  5. Animals & Pets

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.