2nd Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals

The exciting celebration will celebrate and recognize the unique and life-changing role that animals play in the lives of citizens through all walks of life. The week will again underscore community spirit throughout the Washington, DC Metro area as people come together on behalf of the amazing animals. To further add to the excitement, the 23rd Washington Humane Society’s Bark Ball will take place June 5, 2010! George Washington Law School will once again host a wonderful law night, featuring a panel of leading attorneys and advocates, that will be transformative to all in attendance. The 2nd Annual DC Week for the Animals will be bringing together educators, animal shelters, humane organizations, sanctuaries, restaurants, businesses, students, musicians, artists, community leaders, decision makers and caring citizens in an action-packed compassionate week of community activities for the animals! This extraordinary week will feature a multitude of awesome fun-filled pet adoption events, events for the farm animals, festivals and blessings of the animals, free and low cost spay/neuter opportunities, microchipping, unique ways to help the horses, library events, vaccinations, wildlife activities, pet therapy at Walter Reed and surrounding hospitals/nursing homes, pet food/supply donation opportunities to help local orgs, vegetarian get-togethers, a salute to the military and so much more!