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For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD

Animal rescue in Bethesda, MD

The “For Pete’s Sake” team locate animals that have been placed in local shelters and are scheduled for euthanasia, they take these animals and treat them for any illnesses and have them spayed or neutered then place them in foster homes and from there, these dogs find forever homes.

Contact Ada Flaherty
Email adalovesdogs@gmail.com
Phone (276) 494-6718
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Bethesda, MD 20816
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Adoptable pets at For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD

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Sadie Sue

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Bethesda, MD
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Donino

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos
Bethesda, MD
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Rosie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 9 mos
Bethesda, MD
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Sable

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Bethesda, MD
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Spock

American Eskimo Dog/Australian Kelpie

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Bethesda, MD
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Tiny Titus

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Bethesda, MD
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Washington DC metro area
Alexandria
Bethesda MD

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

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We have an in-depth application process, check a national do not adopt list, vet references and contract outlining our expectations which include annual vetting, treated like a family member and we take these animals back with a no questions asked policy. Upon interview we outline the complete personality of each animal. We pride ourselves in matching the personality of our pets with lifestyle and love each adopter has for animals.

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https://forpetessakerescue.com/adoption-process/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD

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Robert - Updated profile!

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Silver Spring, MD
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PRISSY (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Baltimore, MD
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Chipie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Washington, DC
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Beau

Wirehaired Fox Terrier/Irish Setter

Male, 5 mos
Ellicott City, MD
Bonded Pair
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Trenton

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Hughesville, MD
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MINNIE

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Washington, DC

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