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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 Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Rose

Domestic Shorthair

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

Dachshund/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Bjorn's adoption status with email updates.
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Bjorn

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on LB's adoption status with email updates.
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LB

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

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

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

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Spike's adoption status with email updates.
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Spike

Parson Russell Terrier/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 11 yrs 6 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Cinnamon's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinnamon

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 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

Loudoun County Animal Services

42225 Adoption Drive,
Leesburg, VA 20175

Alliance for Stray Animals and People

P.O. Box 65438,
Washington, DC 20035

Grateful Paws, Inc.

P.O. Box 104,
Grasonville, MD 21638

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

Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Cattle Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Cumberland and Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Taylor Snift's adoption status with email updates.
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Taylor Snift

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Golden Retriever/American Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Warrenton, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Jamie *Adopt or Foster *'s adoption status with email updates.
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Jamie *Adopt or Foster *

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female
Fairfax, VA

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