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5 things you don't know about the Washington Humane Society

From a program for soldiers interested in animal training to pet abuse centers, here are a few features offered by the Washington Humane Society that you may not know about.

Tags: Washington Humane Society, dogs, cats, adoption, animal abuse, spay, neuter, Dr. Pawz, Katy Nelson

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Ask Dr. Pawz: How to get a lazy, fat cat to lose weight?

In this week's Ask Dr. Pawz, Katy Nelson shares what you can do to get your cat to lose weight and how to tell the age of an adopted pet.

Tags: pets, puppies, cats, dogs, veterinarian, diet, animal shelter, Washington Humane Society, Dr. Pawz, Katy Nelson

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A new life: Rescued dogs from fighting rings find second chance

Emmy and Lizzy have a story that resembles something out of a crime drama. Over a year ago, the dogs were scooped up when federal agents busted a multi-state crime operation that involved narcotics, firearms and dog- fighting.

Tags: kate ryan, Washington Humane Society, dog fighting

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The Reagan Building went to the dogs for 12th annual Sugar and Champagne Affair

The Washington Humane Society's 12th annual Sugar and Champagne Affair honored Humane Heroes, including Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, D.C. police officers Arthur Douglas, Jr. and John Carruthers, and WUSA9 reporter Matt Jablow.

Tags: Sugar and Champagne, pets, Washington Humane Society, dogs, Todd Gray, Dr. Pawz, Katy Nelson

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Man admits to home declawing of kittens

A man who pulled the claws out of two of his daughter's kittens has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges.

Tags: Washington Humane Society, animal cruelty

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2 dogs found in D.C. trash can

The Washington Humane Society says two dogs were found in a trash can in Southeast Washington, one of them dead and the other seriously injured.

Tags: Washington Humane Society, The Washington Post, dogs

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Animal shelters offer Black Friday bargains for furry friends

Malls weren't the only places offering bargains this Black Friday. Local animal shelters also capitalized on the shopping hype and offered deals on pets.

Tags: Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, Washington Humane Society, Washington Animal Rescue League, adoption, pets, kate ryan

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Dog walk raises funds, awareness for at-risk animals

The Washington Humane Society raised close to $80,000 during its annual D.C. Walk for the Animals and Pet-A-Palooza Saturday in Adams Morgan.

Tags: animals, Washington Humane Society

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Kittens euthanized after being declawed at home

Two small kittens had to be euthanized after someone tried to declaw them without any pain medication. Now a District man is charged with felony animal cruelty.

Tags: declawed, kate ryan, Washington Humane Society

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Laws for pets in the heat are common sense

Despite heat advisories and warnings, officials are still responding to reports of animals being left out in the blazing heat and being left in cars, where temperatures can top 120 degrees.

Tags: kate ryan, pets, heat, Washington Humane Society

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