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Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Washington, DC

Laila's Legacy missions is to ensure every homeless dog - including those with behavioral or physical challenges - that comes through our doors has a chance at a better life while educating the public on breed bias, individualistic training, and the importance of spay-neuter to lower the impact of returned and abandoned animals in shelters.

Contact —
Email info@lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org
Phone (202) 656-8472
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Washington, DC 20020
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Adoptable pets at Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

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

Shar Pei/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 8 yrs 3 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Bam Bam (FKA Shroom)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bam Bam (FKA Shroom)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on May's adoption status with email updates.
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May

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Barney (FKA Bleu)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Barney (FKA Bleu)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Crow's adoption status with email updates.
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Crow

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Speedo's adoption status with email updates.
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Speedo

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Amora's adoption status with email updates.
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Amora

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Machu's adoption status with email updates.
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Machu

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Washington, DC
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Rescue FAQs

Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia

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

Additional adoption info

We offer same-day adoptions at our adoption events!

Adoption application

https://www.lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org/adoption-process

https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/LALE

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue, Virginia Chapter

MAGDRL, PO Box 1647,
Manassas, VA 20108

Senior Sighthound Sanctuary- Frederick, MD

Frederick, MD 21701

Rescue Angels, Inc. - Virginia Chapter

P.O.Box 40004,
Arlington, VA 22204

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 8 mos
La Plata, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Brody's adoption status with email updates.
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Brody

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Rockville, MD
We'll also keep you updated on PUPPY ALICE's adoption status with email updates.
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PUPPY ALICE

Australian Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Puppy
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Scout's adoption status with email updates.
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Scout

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Lillian Charles's adoption status with email updates.
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Lillian Charles

Beagle

Female, Adult
Waldorf, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Flap Jack JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Flap Jack JuM*

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Baltimore, MD

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