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Day Before the Rainbow Rescue and Adoption - VA transport

Animal rescue in Springfield, VA

Day Before The Rainbow Rescue and Adoption is a group of dedicated animal lovers who volunteer their time to help the otherwise helpless animals in our area. We rescue animals which are about to be killed in high-kill shelters. DBTR also takes in strays and some owner surrenders. We aid people in spaying/neutering their pets and we will do anything we can to keep a pet in its original home. We are a strictly foster based rescue and all animals are kept in private foster homes until adopted. Please visit daybeforetherainbow.com to learn more about us and our mission!

Contact Taryn Gibson
Email taryn@daybeforetherainbow.com
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Springfield, VA 22150
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Adoptable pets at Day Before the Rainbow Rescue and Adoption - VA transport

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

Chihuahua/Rat Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pearl's adoption status with email updates.
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Pearl

Chihuahua/Dachshund

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

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, 2 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Prissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Prissy

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, 2 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Parker's adoption status with email updates.
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Parker

Chiweenie/Dachshund

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

Chihuahua/Beagle

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

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, 2 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Paul's adoption status with email updates.
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Paul

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 2 mos
Springfield, VA
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Rescue FAQs

We adopt pets to families and individuals in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, North and South Carolina and surrounding areas.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We transport animals from SC to the northeast. Please ONLY fill out an application if you are serious about adopting within the next two weeks.

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https://www.apply.daybeforetherainbow.com/

https://www.daybeforetherainbow.com/ways-to-donate

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Hollywood, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Aries and Mercury's adoption status with email updates.
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Aries and Mercury

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Sesame's adoption status with email updates.
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Sesame

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby KA's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby KA

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 mos
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Shadowbox's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadowbox

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Leesburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN SWEET SUMMER's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN SWEET SUMMER

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Washington, DC

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