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Thanks to You We Beat Our GivingTuesday Goal!

Because of your generosity on GivingTuesday, we shot past our $15,000 goal! Lots of folks took advantage of the 6-9 p.m. matching challenge, garnering a $3,530 match. We received $480 from the $30-per-donor gift in the afternoon. Together we raised $18,107 over the course of the day! You are our heroes!

We hope you found Smoky’s story inspirational. We are always awed by the way our rescues, who may have a severe injury, rebound when they receive exceptional care and love. We also hope that Tess’s story will lead her to the perfect forever home soon. Thank you for making brighter futures possible!

Overcrowding Returns

by Katie McHenry & Kathleen MacKinnon Across the country, shelters and rescue groups are overcrowded once again, including in the greater capital region spanning D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (the DMV). This means more dogs and cats are crammed into tight spaces in stressful conditions in shelters, [...]

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