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Mutt Love Rescue

Dog rescue in Fairfax, VA

Mutt Love Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer dog rescue organization serving the Washington, DC, metro area. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs left homeless for whatever reason – dogs in public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, dogs given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of abuse or neglect.

We place dogs in loving, responsible, committed permanent homes, following a comprehensive adoption process which includes taking considerable care in finding good matches and educating prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a dog into their homes and lives.

Animals in our care are spayed or neutered, receive all appropriate veterinary care and treatment, and placed in nurturing foster homes while they await placement in their permanent homes. We assist dogs in distress without regard to age, breed or ease of placement. To the extent our finances allow, dogs in the greatest need take priority.

We are determined to keep administrative expenses extremely low so that virtually every dollar taken in goes directly to the care of the animals. Our group remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the dog beyond the adoption process.

Finally, we strive to work with area shelters and other rescue and humane organizations to develop a network of supporters and volunteers in order to create a better world for homeless pets.

Contact —
Email adopt@muttloverescue.org
Phone (703) 577-0106
Website
Address
P.O. Box 1005
Fairfax, VA 22038
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Adoptable pets at Mutt Love Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Max *Foster or Adopt*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Max *Foster or Adopt*

Chihuahua

Male
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ladybug *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ladybug *Adopt or Foster*

Beagle

Female
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Taylor *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Taylor *Adopt or Foster*

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ebony *Adopt*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ebony *Adopt*

Labrador Retriever

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

Chihuahua

Female
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ranger *Foster or Adopt*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ranger *Foster or Adopt*

German Shepherd Dog

Male
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Scooby *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Scooby *Adopt or Foster*

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Taco *Adoption Pending*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Taco *Adoption Pending*

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Fairfax, VA
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Rescue FAQs

Mutt Love Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer dog rescue organization serving the Northern VA / MD / Washington, DC, metro area.

Additional adoption info

The first step in our process is the application which can be completed either online or at one of our adoption events. We would then conduct an interview with all members of the household. We do a vet reference if applicable, and lastly, we do a home visit. Our adoption fee is $285 and all dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on all required vaccines, tested for heartworm and tickborne diseases, and on year-round heartworm preventative. Lastly, all dogs are microchipped.

Adoption application

http://muttloverescue.org/application.html

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

Dutch

Male, 3 yrs
Upper Marlboro, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Trina's adoption status with email updates.
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Trina

Flat-Coated Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Samantha's adoption status with email updates.
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Samantha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Beanie Baby's adoption status with email updates.
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Beanie Baby

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

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Washington, DC

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