Sassy Steps DC

13/07/2023

Found this guy running around NW near Kennedy Street this morning. Please share! Lucky day for a stray

15/02/2023

19/01/2023

Somebody go get this baby!

Update: Alice has been adopted!

Alice (A531091) is an approximately 3 year old Border Collie mix. She came into our care as a stray so not much is known about her history. Alice is very shy and unsure in her kennel, so if you’re serious about meeting her, ask for an interaction with her. She opens right up once she leaves her kennel! Alice has quickly become a volunteer favorite! Read what one volunteer had to say about her:

“Alice is very timid in her kennel so she doesn't get off her bed or approach the door for attention or treats. Once you get her out of the kennel, she opens up and is very friendly. She's a silly loving girl outside and got playful when meeting another female dog. And how about those piercing blue eyes?! And she's a nice smaller size...but not suitable for couch potatoes! This girl will need to stay active in her forever home!“

If interested in meeting Alice, please visit us during business hours — 10am-6pm Tues-Fri and 10am-4pm Saturday. No appointments or holds. We are first come, first serve.

https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PGEO/A531091

19/12/2022

It's with great sadness that we share the passing of Godiva. She has been with us all 10 years and played with and taught almost every one of the hundreds of puppies we've loved. The pack will certainly miss her. 🥺

06/12/2022

Hey there! We're trying to support these boxer pups in finding good homes for the holidays. They're 12 weeks and ready to go. Email [email protected] for more information. Please share!

16/07/2022

14/07/2022

A federal judge ordered thousands of dogs to be rehomed from a Virginia research facility after several inspections revealed poor conditions. Animal rescue groups are working to do just that.

30/06/2022

UPDATE: Adopted!

🐶 ADOPT JOKER 🐶

Sweet Joker (A524355) is a 13 year old female Hound mix. She has the perfect amount of pep in her step! Enough to go for a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood, and then come back home to a comfy bed and AC.

In her kennel, she is quiet and can usually be found napping. She waits patiently for her turn to go outside and is all wags when she sees the leash. Joker would fit in nicely with a variety of different homes as she’s low-energy, friendly and super easy to walk on leash.

Adoption fees are waived for all adoptable pets over the age of seven. If interested in Joker, please contact us at 301-780-7201 to schedule an appointment. We’re closed today, but will be answering phones from 11am-6pm tomorrow.

https://petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=PGEO.A524355

30/06/2022

This holiday weekend will be a tough one for your pets. Make sure you and your pets are ready NOW.

Collars with up to date ID tags are critical. We cannot stress this enough.

Should your pet go missing during the holiday weekend, post to Lost & Found Pets of PG County Md page, crosspost on the NextDoor and Ring Neighbors apps, create a missing report on 24petconnect.com. Listings for strays currently at our facility can be found at 24petconnect.com, enter 20772 into the zip code filter. If your pet is currently at our shelter, please call 301-780-7241 with their A # for info on redemption.

27/06/2022

Meet Tobey, our WTOP News pet of the week!

One-year-old Tobey is young, handsome and has eyes that will melt your heart. Tobey is a bit shy, but he's slowly building his confidence and will love you endlessly if you let him. Tobey has met other dogs and he appreciates slow introductions but once he feels comfortable, he can give the cutest play bows. He has also lived with cats and is very gentle with them.

Since coming to HRA, he’s been working on his basic manners and is making great progress. He’s a smart pup who would do well with lots of continued mental and physical enrichment.

With summer finally here and dozens of dogs in our shelter looking for a home, now is the perfect time to find your new best friend during our June pay what you can adoption event for dogs like Tobey, who are 30 pounds and over!

Learn more at humanerescuealliance.org.

21/06/2022

Dogs can sniff out disease and analyze new odors even as they exhale. But how?

21/06/2022

09/06/2022

A great reminder when bringing a newly adopted dog into the home - the 3/3/3 rule. It takes time for them to feel comfortable and adjust to their new home, family, routine, life.

Be patient, kind and give them time 💕

14/12/2021

Heads up!

1651 11th Street, NW between Q and R "Dear PoPville, Not sure if anyone else has written in regarding this but figured it's my duty as a dog owner. Two and a half months ago my dog and I started going to the revamped Shaw dog park. We were stoked since it's much bigger than most dog parks

19/09/2021

We're sad to say we recently loss 2 of our favorite forever pack members.

Teena made us work for her love, but quickly grew to find a pup family she'd never had.

Fitz aka Bubba was a gentle giant who played papa to many of our pups.

We loved them both dearly, sending love to their families!

04/05/2021

Daytime playtime with friends at Rock Creek Park

17/04/2021

A new book highlights stories of how dog adoption provided a sense of renewed hope for people recently diagnosed with HIV.

11/04/2021