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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 Vermithor's adoption status with email updates.
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Vermithor

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 3 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Luke's adoption status with email updates.
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Luke

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Pekingese/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 2 yrs
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

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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 Rum's adoption status with email updates.
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Rum

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Culpeper, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Fire Bebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Fire Bebe

Domestic Longhair

Female
Hollywood, MD
We'll also keep you updated on *KIM's adoption status with email updates.
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*KIM

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr
Upper Marlboro, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Momma Thamanya's adoption status with email updates.
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Momma Thamanya

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Eleanor's adoption status with email updates.
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Eleanor

Treeing Walker Coonhound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Washington, DC

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