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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
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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 Bri's adoption status with email updates.
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Bri

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Chloe's adoption status with email updates.
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Chloe

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

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Neptune's adoption status with email updates.
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Neptune

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Lincoln's adoption status with email updates.
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Lincoln

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Raisin's adoption status with email updates.
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Raisin

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Tiny Panda's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiny Panda

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Baby Rob's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby Rob

Cane Corso/Schnoodle

Male, 3 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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We'll also keep you updated on Salty's adoption status with email updates.
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Salty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 yrs 10 mos
Aldie, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ash (& Charlie) bonded's adoption status with email updates.
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Ash (& Charlie) bonded

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Herndon, VA
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 6 mos
Dunkirk, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Roy's adoption status with email updates.
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Roy

Pig (Farm)/Pig (Farm)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Herndon, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Lil David (paired with Lil Bob)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lil David (paired with Lil Bob)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Owings Mills, MD

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