If you have not yet seen it, I’d like to recommend the article “In DC, a Serene Shelter for Homeless Pets,” which appeared in USA Today on Tuesday. Using The Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL) as an example, the article illustrates the current worldwide trend in progressive animal shelters, away from emergency, barebones housing towards a holistic approach to rehabilitation and adoption of traumatized animals.
WARL has been in the very forefront of this movement and is proud to serve as an model for other animal rescue groups. Each week, I do a minimum of six tours for visitors from other animal groups who are interested in replicating the WARL model in their own area. Our doors are always open to anyone who is interested in helping animals, and I invite you to come by our shelter and take a look for yourself.
In fact, on Sunday, October 28, we will be celebrating PawFest, our annual open house, between noon and 3:00 p.m. That would be an ideal time to come see our shelter, learn about our work, and meet some wonderful animals. Our renovated facility has been open for a full year now, our adoption rate has nearly tripled, and we will be dedicating our new outdoors dog parks.
We have lots to celebrate.
With so much sadness and tragedy in the world for animals, it is important that we take these opportunities to celebrate what is going right for them. Please join us on the 28th. And then please come back as an adopter, volunteer, or supporter. We would love to have your help.