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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 Barney (FKA Bleu)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Barney (FKA Bleu)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Fred (FKA Whiskey)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Fred (FKA Whiskey)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Bam Bam (FKA Shroom)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bam Bam (FKA Shroom)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Velma's adoption status with email updates.
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Velma

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

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on May's adoption status with email updates.
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May

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Rome (Georgie)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rome (Georgie)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Worm's adoption status with email updates.
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Worm

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Rose

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 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 Elvira-Blind Exotic's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Elvira-Blind Exotic

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Arlington, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kirby's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Kirby

Domestic Shorthair

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

Newfoundland

Male, Adult
Manassas, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Winston's adoption status with email updates.
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Winston

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Fairfax Station, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Judd's adoption status with email updates.
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Judd

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Aldie, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Harvey's adoption status with email updates.
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Harvey

Hound (Unknown Type)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Phoenix, MD

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