Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, District of Columbia
About Animal Welfare Institute
Animal Welfare Institute is an animal shelter in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1953. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Rural Dog Rescue, about 0.2 mi away.
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What Animal Welfare Institute does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Rural Dog Rescue719 8th St SE, Washington, DCAnimal rescue0.2 mi
- Humane Society National Capital Area Spay & Neuter Center1001 L St SE, Washington, DCHumane society0.5 mi
- Washington Humane Society1001 L St SE, Washington, DCHumane society0.5 mi
- Humane Rescue Alliance1201 New York Avenue Northeast, Ivy City, DCAnimal rescue2.1 mi
- Animal Shelter1201 New York Ave NE, Washington, DCAnimal shelter2.1 mi
- Brandywine Valley SPCA, Washington, DC - Ivy City1516 Okie St NE, Washington, DCSPCA2.3 mi
- Adoption Center Of Washington1726 M St NW, Washington, DCAnimal shelter2.9 mi
- International Fund for Animal Welfare1400 16th St NW #510, Washington, DCAnimal shelter2.9 mi
- American Humane Society1400 16th St Nw Ste 360, Washington, DCHumane society2.9 mi
- Wildlife1255 23rd St NW, Washington, DCAnimal rescue3.4 mi
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Where is Animal Welfare Institute located?
Animal Welfare Institute is at 900 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003 in District of Columbia.
What are the hours of Animal Welfare Institute?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (202) 337-2332 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Animal Welfare Institute?
Start on awionline.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Animal Welfare Institute?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Animal Welfare Institute tax-deductible?
Animal Welfare Institute matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 13-5655952), with reported annual revenue of about $6,170,763. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.