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For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD

Animal rescue in Bethesda, MD

The “For Pete’s Sake” team locate animals that have been placed in local shelters and are scheduled for euthanasia, they take these animals and treat them for any illnesses and have them spayed or neutered then place them in foster homes and from there, these dogs find forever homes.

Contact Ada Flaherty
Email adalovesdogs@gmail.com
Phone (276) 494-6718
Website
Address
Bethesda, MD 20816
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Adoptable pets at For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD

We'll also keep you updated on Donino's adoption status with email updates.
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Donino

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Rosie's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sable's adoption status with email updates.
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Sable

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 11 mos
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Spock's adoption status with email updates.
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Spock

American Eskimo Dog/Australian Kelpie

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Tiny Titus's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiny Titus

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Bethesda, MD
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Washington DC metro area
Alexandria
Bethesda MD

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

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We have an in-depth application process, check a national do not adopt list, vet references and contract outlining our expectations which include annual vetting, treated like a family member and we take these animals back with a no questions asked policy. Upon interview we outline the complete personality of each animal. We pride ourselves in matching the personality of our pets with lifestyle and love each adopter has for animals.

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https://forpetessakerescue.com/adoption-process/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD

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We'll also keep you updated on Chloe's adoption status with email updates.
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Chloe

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 yrs 9 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Keller's adoption status with email updates.
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Keller

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Walkersville, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Dewy's adoption status with email updates.
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Dewy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Fairfax Station, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Muffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Muffin

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Millersville, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Milton's adoption status with email updates.
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Milton

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Fairfax, VA

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