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Nerdy Paws Animal Rescue Animal rescue in Springfield, VA

Nerdy Paws Animal Rescue is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based animal rescue organization that advocates on behalf of homeless animals abandoned in severely under-resourced shelters throughout the Southeast region of the U.S. We place each adoptable companion into foster homes until his or her perfect "furever" home comes along.

We endeavor to circulate knowledge and promote initiatives that support compassion toward animals, such as responsible companion animal relationships, as well as legislative objectives, policies, and procedures that promote the humane treatment and better overall welfare of our four-legged friends.

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Email contact@nerdypaws.org
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Springfield, VA 22150
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Adoptable pets at Nerdy Paws Animal Rescue

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

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Lore's adoption status with email updates.
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Lore

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Akiro's adoption status with email updates.
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Akiro

Belgian Malinois

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Chromie's adoption status with email updates.
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Chromie

Belgian Malinois

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Springfield, VA
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Rescue FAQs

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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Application
First, individuals can review adoptable animals by clicking “Adopt” at the top of the screen. All potential adopters must fill out an adoption application under the same tab. The application includes two non-family references as well as information on the potential adopter’s landlord and designated veterinarian. References will be contacted separately to obtain the requisite information.

Meet and Greet
Once the application and references have been successfully reviewed and approved, a NPAR representative will reach out to the potential adopter to set up a meet and greet with the dog.

Home Visit
The home visit is the final important piece in identifying a safe home for all of our dogs. A NPAR representative will schedule a visit that fits your schedule. We ask that all family members are present.

Contract
The contract can be signed at the conclusion of the home visit or at a later date.

Payment can also be arranged at this time, either online or via check. The adoption fee takes care of the cost to spay/neuter, feed, and transport our rescues. Some adopters also choose to make a donation at this time.

Payment: Online or by check
Unless a veterinarian advises otherwise, our dogs all receive: vet exam, spay or neuter, microchip, DHPP, bordatella, rabies vaccs, fecal exam, heartworm test, deworming, flea/tick preventative, and heartworm preventative, as well as additional services, as needed. Heartworm positive dogs also undergo heartworm treatment, which the rescue covers. The adoption fee covers these costs as well as any local boarding when foster homes are full and the costs of transport.

Adoption application

https://www.nerdypaws.org/adoptionapplicationdog

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Khaleesi's adoption status with email updates.
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Khaleesi

Colorpoint Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Mick Jagger's adoption status with email updates.
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Mick Jagger

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Hale - KITTEN in foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Hale - KITTEN in foster

Domestic Mediumhair

Male
Alexandria, VA

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