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Day Before the Rainbow Rescue and Adoption - VA transport

Animal rescue in Springfield, VA

Day Before The Rainbow Rescue and Adoption is a group of dedicated animal lovers who volunteer their time to help the otherwise helpless animals in our area. We rescue animals which are about to be killed in high-kill shelters. DBTR also takes in strays and some owner surrenders. We aid people in spaying/neutering their pets and we will do anything we can to keep a pet in its original home. We are a strictly foster based rescue and all animals are kept in private foster homes until adopted. Please visit daybeforetherainbow.com to learn more about us and our mission!

Contact Taryn Gibson
Email taryn@daybeforetherainbow.com
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Springfield, VA 22150
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Adoptable pets at Day Before the Rainbow Rescue and Adoption - VA transport

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

Chihuahua

Male, 2 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Jason's adoption status with email updates.
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Jason

Chihuahua

Male, 2 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Freddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Freddy

Chihuahua

Male, 2 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on CheepCheep's adoption status with email updates.
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CheepCheep

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, 2 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

Husky

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

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Peter's adoption status with email updates.
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Peter

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, 2 mos
Springfield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Parker's adoption status with email updates.
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Parker

Chiweenie/Dachshund

Male, 2 mos
Springfield, VA
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Rescue FAQs

We adopt pets to families and individuals in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, North and South Carolina and surrounding areas.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We transport animals from SC to the northeast. Please ONLY fill out an application if you are serious about adopting within the next two weeks.

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https://www.apply.daybeforetherainbow.com/

https://www.daybeforetherainbow.com/ways-to-donate

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Silver Spring, MD
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Dakota

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Baltimore, MD
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Marnie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD
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Oreo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 yrs
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Saylor's adoption status with email updates.
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Saylor

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Fawn G's adoption status with email updates.
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Fawn G

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Fairfax Station, VA

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