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PetConnect Rescue

Animal rescue in Potomac, MD

PetConnect Rescue was founded in 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and has evolved into a vibrant animal rescue organization. Our mission is to save the lives of dogs and cats that have been abandoned and place them in loving and permanent homes. On a daily basis, we respond to email and phone pleas for help for dogs and cats imminently slated for euthanasia. We pull these animals into rescue from over extended local shelters as well as rural shelters from West Virginia to Georgia. PetConnect Rescue is non breed specific organization and we are committed to stepping forward whenever we can and wherever there is the greatest need.

PetConnect Rescue arranges for medical services for our rescues, which can range from routine treatments such as vaccinations and blood tests to serious medical conditions such as broken bones and embedded collars. All animals that come thru PetConnect Rescue are spayed or neutered to help stem the terrible problem of pet overpopulation.

The rescues that come into our care are primarily placed in foster homes. (Some are boarded with reputable kennels or at vet practices as well). Our foster volunteers provide loving care and socialization for these animals while they await their forever homes. Thanks to donation drives we are able to pass on supplies to our foster families such as crates, food, collars, toys, bedding etc…

The core mission of PetConnect is to rescue abandoned animals and place them in safe, loving and permanent homes. Time and again, potential adopters tell us that they are willing to wait to adopt from us because of the comfort level they have in working with our organization. We do our utmost to take the nervousness, uncertainty and difficulty out of adopting a pet and support the adoption process every step of the way. The level of volunteerism in all of this is heartwarming. Because of the dedication and commitment of our volunteers we are able to find loving homes for all of these animals who otherwise would not have had a chance.

From high kill shelters to foster homes to adoptive families, PetConnect Rescue handles every step of the rescue process. PetConnect Rescue and Wellness is a non-profit 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization.

Contact
Address
PO Box 60714
Potomac, MD 20859
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Adoptable pets at PetConnect Rescue

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Potomac, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Brownie - Adoption Pending's adoption status with email updates.
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Brownie - Adoption Pending

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Golden Retriever

Male, 5 mos
Potomac, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 mos
Potomac, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sam's adoption status with email updates.
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Sam

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
Potomac, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Mari's adoption status with email updates.
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Mari

Rottweiler/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Potomac, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Bryce's adoption status with email updates.
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Bryce

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
Potomac, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Jameson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jameson

Hound (Unknown Type)/Rhodesian Ridgeback

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Potomac, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Liberty's adoption status with email updates.
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Liberty

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Potomac, MD

Rescue FAQs

Metropolitan Washington, DC

Additional adoption info

Step I) If you would like to learn more about one of our rescues, please fill out our short online application. Just click on the forms link to access the application. Filling out the online application is the first step and will put you into our system but does not commit you to anything.

Step 2) An adoption coordinator will contact you, or you may call or email the coordinator listed for more information. Please understand that we are a volunteer organization--we will try to get back to you as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours.

Step 3) Once you have spoken to an adoption coordinator about the pet you are interested in, and if you would like to continue with the adoption process, arrangements will be made for you to meet the pet at his or her foster home.

Step 4) After you have met the dog or cat of your choice, your home visit will be scheduled. The purpose of the home visit is to ensure that the rescue animal will be living in a safe environment, as well as to support the adoption process.

PetConnect reviews applications in order in which they are received. We do, however, focus on matching the right animal to the right family to ensure successful adoptions. These animals have had enough hardship in their lives--our goal is to place these wonderful pets into homes where they will be safe and loved forever.

PetConnect requires an adoption fee for all rescues. This fee helps cover the medical, spay/neuter, transport and foster expenses incurred in rescuing each animal (our expenses for these rescues almost always exceed our adoption fees). All PetConnect Rescue animals must be spayed or neutered to help stem the vast problem of overpopulation.

Dogs: $350
Puppies: $375
Senior Dogs $250
Cats: $150 **
Puppies/kittens: Additional $100 deposit (see below)

PetConnect requires an adoption fee for all rescues. This fee helps cover the medical, transport and foster expenses incurred in rescuing each animal. Our expenses for each rescue almost always exceed our adoption fee.

All PetConnect animals are given basic vaccinations appropriate for their age, and are spayed/neutered unless it is medically advisable to wait because of age or health concerns. In this instance, PetConnect requres an additional deposit of $100 which will be reimbursed with proof of spay/neuter. All PetConnect Rescue animals must be spayed or neutered to help stem the vast problem of overpopulation.

PetConnect will provide discounts for senior pets.

Adoption application

https://www.petconnectrescue.org/adopt/adoption-process/

Pets at shelters & rescues near PetConnect Rescue

SPCA of Northern Virginia

P.O. Box 100220,
Arlington, VA 22210

Laurel Cats, Inc

Laurel, MD 20726

THEIR VOICE RESCUE

2581 Winchester Rd,
Delaplane, VA 20144

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 yrs
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sooney *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sooney *Adopt or Foster*

Labrador Retriever

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

Akita

Female, Adult
Silver Spring, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Stafford, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bruce's adoption status with email updates.
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Bruce

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Pickles (SPECIAL NEEDS)'s adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Pickles (SPECIAL NEEDS)

Persian

Male, Adult
Dale City, VA

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