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Mount Vernon Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Alexandria, VA

Mount Vernon Animal Rescue is Mount Vernon Animal Rescue is a foster-based organization dedicated
to advancing animal welfare through reducing homelessness, providing veterinarian
care to animals in need, and assisting injured or orphaned wildlife.

Contact Dana Melvin
Email danamelvin9385@gmail.com
Phone (703) 624-8823
Website
Address
Alexandria, VA 22309
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Adoptable pets at Mount Vernon Animal Rescue

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

Border Collie/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kassie's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Kassie

American Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kallie's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Kallie

American Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
Alexandria, VA
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Rescue FAQs

South Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Lorton, Hayfield, Franconia

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We provide a 90-day probationary period to ensure a positive adjustment for both the pet and the family. We are available for advice and help with the transition if needed and will take back any pet upon request.

Adoption application

https://mountvernonanimalrescue.org

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Mount Vernon Animal Rescue

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P.O. Box 925,
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Petco Warrenton, 251 W Lee Hwy,
Warrenton, VA 20186

We'll also keep you updated on Sweet Potato Pie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet Potato Pie

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Whippet/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Silver Spring, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Oona (aka Sweety) (& Navarre) bonded's adoption status with email updates.
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Oona (aka Sweety) (& Navarre) bonded

Maine Coon

Female, Adult
Herndon, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Biscuit's adoption status with email updates.
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Biscuit

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Centreville, VA

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