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Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Washington, DC

Laila's Legacy missions is to ensure every homeless dog - including those with behavioral or physical challenges - that comes through our doors has a chance at a better life while educating the public on breed bias, individualistic training, and the importance of spay-neuter to lower the impact of returned and abandoned animals in shelters.

Contact —
Email info@lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org
Phone (202) 656-8472
Website
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Washington, DC 20020
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Adoptable pets at Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

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

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

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Machu's adoption status with email updates.
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Machu

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

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Shiva's adoption status with email updates.
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Shiva

Shar Pei/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

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

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Sevyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Sevyn

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
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
We'll also keep you updated on Mango's adoption status with email updates.
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Mango

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

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 9 mos
Washington, DC
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Rescue FAQs

Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia

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

Additional adoption info

We offer same-day adoptions at our adoption events!

Adoption application

https://www.lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org/adoption-process

https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/LALE

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Jasmine's House, Inc. - MD Chapter

23219 Stringtown Road, #271,
Clarksburg, MD 20871

Loudoun SPCA

P.O. Box 2181,
Middleburg, VA 20118

Partners in Boxer Rescue,Inc

P.O. Box 8613,
Elkridge, MD 21075

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Millersville, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Ferb's adoption status with email updates.
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Ferb

Bengal

Male, Adult
Rockville, MD
We'll also keep you updated on TUXEDO COLLECTION's adoption status with email updates.
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TUXEDO COLLECTION

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Loomis's adoption status with email updates.
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Loomis

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Juliet's adoption status with email updates.
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Juliet

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Leonardtown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on TT's adoption status with email updates.
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TT

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Fairfax Station, VA

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