Now all animal guardians can do the same. Once open
only to adopters and low-income clients, The Washington
Animal Medical Center is now open to all the public and
their pets. People can find comfort in knowing that not
only will their pets receive the best care, but also the
most compassionate care possible. Unlike other
veterinary practices, The Washington Animal Medical
Center is a non-profit enterprise, with staff motivated
solely by the desire to help all animals in need of care.
WARL Executive Director Scotlund Haisley finds this
rewarding: "Traditional animal hospitals are for profit —
money made goes back toward the business. Any profit
here goes straight back to the animal rescue work. Now
people can feel good about their visits. They're not just
helping out their animal, but saving the lives of other
animals as well."
In October 2006, The Washington Animal Rescue
League completed a multi-million dollar renovation
which not only transformed the shelter, but also updated
and expanded the Medical Center. State-of-the-art
equipment has been installed along with expanded
recovery rooms for dogs and cats. The Medical Center
also has the capacity to treat more animals per day.
"Since the renovation and extended hours, we can treat
twice as many animals," states Medical Center Director
Dr. Gary Weitzman, "We are now capable of offering our
services to more of the community, which is an
important part of our mission."
The Medical Center still offers financial assistance to
the low- and fixed-income community and a free
spay/neuter program. But now everyone can enjoy the
benefits of bringing their beloved furry companions to a
place that makes a difference in the lives of many.
Peggy Taylor would most certainly agree. Zach is
happy and healthy, back to picking up sticks on his walks.
At least Peggy knows there are compassionate veterinarians
at WARL who will always be there — just in case.
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