Something that I've noticed in the DC area is the prominence of rescues at almost every pet store in the area, from the period of March through August. Sitting out front with their wide-eyed-dogs looking ardently for their forever homes. SO I know this isn't just limited to puppies, but actually all dogs out there in the DC Metro area that need a loving home.
I've taken the liberty of compiling an exhaustive list of all the rescues, shelters, & welfare leagues in the DC Metro area (if I've forgotten/missed one - let me know). So as you begin thinking about having a forever furry friend join you for the first (or maybe second time) this spring - consider giving the below a look, if you think dog adoption is the thing for you.
I have to admit though, some of the adoption application processes are quite vigorous - you can't walk into the majority of these places and expect to have a pet the same day. So do your research and choose wisely, because aside from the DC Shiba Inu Rescue, I know 0 things about any of the ones below, and I cannot vouch nor do I represent them.
So essentially - Looking for a Dog in the Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, or Washington, DC Area? The below rescues/shelters/welfare leagues are within a relatively close driving distance, and are looking for high quality adopters!
Breed Specific Rescues
A lot of people say they don't want to rescue, because they want a specific breed - if that's the case for you here are some Breed Specific Rescues in the DC Metro Area. Some have breed mixes and dogs of other breeds, as well. (Listed Alphabetically by Breed)- Akita Rescue, Mid-Atlantic Coast (Woodbridge, VA)
- Basset Hound Rescue League (Fort Washington, MD)
- Beagle Rescue, Education, & Welfare (Somewhere in the Metro Area)
- Beagle Rescue of Southern MD (Waldorf, MD)
- Blue Ridge Border Collie Rescue (McLean, VA)
- BoxAR Rescue (Arlington, VA)
- Boxer Rescue and Adoption (Reston, VA)
- Blue Ridge Bull Terrier Club (Somewhere in the Metro Area)
- Mid-Atlantic Chinese Shar-pei Rescue (Bethesda, MD)
- Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue (Newington, VA)
- Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center (Westminster, MD)
- Cockers & Friends Rescue (Alexandria, VA)
- Save Collies (Chantilly, VA)
- Coonhound Rescue, Education and Welfare for Walkers (Springfield, VA)
- Doberman Assistance Rescue & Education (Arlington, VA)
- Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue (Mt. Airy, MD)
- Virginia German Shepherd Rescue (Sterling, VA)
- Mid-Atlantic German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue (Somewhere in the Metro Area)
- Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (Hanover, MD & Woodbridge, VA)
- Greyhound Pets of America - Northern Virginia Chapter (Centreville, VA)
- Mid-Atlantic Greyhound Welfare (Spencerville, MD)
- Golden Retriever Rescue, Education and Training (Merrifield, VA)
- Lab Rescue of the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac (Annandale, VA)
- Bully Paws Pit Bull Patriots (Fredericksburg, VA)
- Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue (Alexandria, VA)
- NoVa Rotweiller Rescue (Germantown, MD)
- Sheltie Haven Sheltie Rescue (Adamstown, MD)
- DC Shiba Inu Rescue (Manassas, VA)
- Sighthound Underground (McLean, VA)
- Westie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic States
Rescues(Listed by State & then alphabetically by name)
Virginia
- AWOL Mutts (Falls Church, VA) - No Website that I found
- A Forever Home Rescue Foundation (Chantilly, VA)
- Dogs Deserve Better: No Chains (Somewhere in NOVA)
- Foster Parents for Pooches (Arlington, VA)
- Good Dog! Rescue (Arlington, VA)
- Good Dogz (Reston, VA)
- Homeless Animals Rescue Team (Fairfax Station, VA)
- Homeward Trails Animal Rescue (Arlington, VA)
- Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation (Headquarters in Arlington, VA; Ranch in Sumerduck, VA)
- Lucky Dog Animal Rescue (Arlington, VA)
- Mutt Love Rescue (Fairfax, VA)
- Operation Paws for Homes Rescue (Alexandria, VA)
- Pet Rescue Alliance (Somewhere in NOVA & TX... somehow)
- Second Chances Animal Rescue (Alexandria, VA)
Washington, DC
- Capitol Canines (Washington, DC)
- City Dog Rescue (Washington, DC)
- Dog World Rescue (Washington, DC)
- Homeless Pets Lifeline (Washington, DC)
- Rural Dog Rescue (Washington, DC - I think)
Maryland
- Last Chance Animal Rescue (White Plains, MD)
- Best DAWG Rescue (Bethesda, MD)
- Dogs XL Rescue (DC/Baltimore, MD Area)
- All Breed Rescue & Referral (Laytonsville, MD)
- Rude Ranch Animal Rescue (Harwood, MD)
Shelters
(Listed by State & then alphabetically by name)
Virginia
- City of Fairfax Animal Shelter (Fairfax, VA)
- City of Manassas Animal Control and Adoption Shelter (Manassas, VA)
- Fairfax County Animal Shelter (Fairfax, VA)
- Friends of Homeless Animals (Location in NoVa - Unknown)
- Humane Society of Fairfax County (Fairfax, VA)
- Humane Society of Loudon County (Leesburg, VA)
- Loundon County Animal Services (Waterford, VA)
- Prince William County Animal Control (Manassas, VA)
- SPCA of Northern Virginia (Arlington, VA)
Washington, DC
Maryland
- Frederick County Humane Society (Frederick, MD)
- Humane Society of Charles County (Waldorf, MD)
- Maryland SPCA (Baltimore, MD)
- Montgomery County SPCA (Washington Grove, MD)
- SPCA of Anne Arundel County (Annapolis, MD)
- SPCA of Prince Georges County (Bowie, MD)
Welfare Leagues(Listed alphabetically by name)
- Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (Alexandria, VA)
- Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Arlington, VA)
- Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County (Gaithersburg, MD)
- Washington Animal Rescue League (Washington, DC)
If you know that one of these rescues or shelters not on this list or that are on this list and no longer operating - let me know!
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