D.C. Animal Watch

No report was received from the Washington Humane Society. For information, call 202-723-5730 or visit http://www.washhumane.org.

The following were among cases handled by the Washington Animal Rescue League, 71 Oglethorpe St. NW. For information, call 202-726-2556 or visit http://www.warl.org.

Adoptable Rescued Dogs

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA., Aug. 22. Employees of the league drove to Augusta County to pick up 18 dogs rescued from a breeding facility where they were being kept under inhumane conditions. Many of the dogs were suffering from malnutrition and disease. They were being evaluated and treated by the league's medical center. Some were expected to become available for adoption in September.

A Cat Family Is Given Up

TENTH ST. NE, 4300 block, Aug. 25. A woman surrendered cats -- a female, a male and three kittens -- to the league, saying she did not want to care for so many animals. She was advised about spaying and neutering any future cats she acquires. The cats were being evaluated for adoption.

-- Compiled by RIA MANGLAPUS