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DC PAWS Rescue

Animal rescue in Washington, DC

DC PAWS Rescue was formed to serve the interests of animals through activities such as animal rescue; providing sanctuary for abused animals; public education concerning the needs of animals in shelters, positive-reinforcement training for animals; placement of rescued animals in adoptive homes, and other related charitable activities.

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Email dcpawsrescue@gmail.com
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P.O. Box 23439
Washington, DC 20026
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Rescue FAQs

We serve the Metro DC area (DC, MD and VA). Adoptions are limited to this area because we require home visits prior to adoption, and don't have a way to conduct home visits where we don't have volunteers.

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process entails:
1. An application
2. An interview
3. Vet check (if applicable)
4. Landlord check (if applicable)
5. Home visit

Our adoption fee is $350 for adult dogs or puppies; the adoption fee for senior dogs is $200. The adoption fee for kittens is $100, while the fee for adult cats is $150.

https://dcpawsrescue.org/donate/

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on Pup Holly's adoption status with email updates.
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Pup Holly

Border Collie/Australian Shepherd

Female, 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on CHILI (COURTESY POST)'s adoption status with email updates.
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CHILI (COURTESY POST)

Great Pyrenees/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Evee and BBE's adoption status with email updates.
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Evee and BBE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on PEANUT's adoption status with email updates.
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PEANUT

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Upper Marlboro, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Zeke's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeke

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

Male, 3 mos
Washington, DC

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