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A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue

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Animal rescue in Bethesda, MD

A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue was formed to make it easier for people to adopt homeless animals and for those animals to find their loving forever homes. AHOTO also focuses on providing education, community, and support to forever families and their adopted pets.

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Bethesda, MD 20814
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Adoptable pets at A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue

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

Siberian Husky

Male, Young
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Miles's adoption status with email updates.
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Miles

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sam's adoption status with email updates.
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Sam

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Ray's adoption status with email updates.
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Ray

Great Dane/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Dory's adoption status with email updates.
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Dory

Pointer

Female, Young
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on LeBron's adoption status with email updates.
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LeBron

Dachshund/Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Bethesda, MD
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Rescue FAQs

Washington, DC/Baltimore Metro Area (e.g., Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Baltimore County, Washington, DC)

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

Additional adoption info

The process to adopt/foster dogs and cats is different. Please speak to the volunteer assisting you in the adoption process to confirm details about the process.

https://www.ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/donate/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue

Prince William County Animal Services Center

14807 Bristow Rd,
Manassas, VA 20112

Frederick County Animal Control

1832 Rosemont Ave,
Frederick, MD 21702

Animal Welfare Society of Howard County, Inc.

8556 Davis Rd,
Columbia, MD 21045

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

American Bulldog

Female, 1 mo
Chantilly, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mollie's adoption status with email updates.
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Mollie

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Leesburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Louise's adoption status with email updates.
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Louise

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Stafford, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bucket's adoption status with email updates.
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Bucket

Turkish Van

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Jester's adoption status with email updates.
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Jester

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs
Baltimore, MD

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