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K-9 Lifesavers

Dog rescue in Silver Spring, MD

K-9 Lifesavers is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization that rescues homeless and abandoned dogs. We save canines that are scheduled for euthanasia from high kill shelters, where there are typically held only for 3-7 days. K-9 Lifesavers also strives to educate the importance of responsible dog ownership, including spay/neuter, training, and pet nutrition.

K-9 Lifesavers relies primarily upon our dedicated foster families since we do not operate a shelter. These homes provide loving, temporary care until our rescues find their forever homes. We are always looking for foster families.

Please visit our website at www.k-9lifesavers.org for additional information about K-9 Lifesavers. The website lists our available dogs, volunteer opportunities, foster information, and various ways to donate.

Please help us rescue more canines waiting for their second chance at life with a forever home! Adopt a rescue, foster, volunteer, or donate!

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Silver Spring, MD 20904
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Adoptable pets at K-9 Lifesavers

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Babe Lilly

Pointer

Female, 3 mos
Silver Spring, MD
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Babe Luca

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Silver Spring, MD
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Pup Clifford

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 mos
Silver Spring, MD
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Babe Levi

Labrador Retriever/Pointer

Male, 2 mos
Silver Spring, MD
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Babe Landon

Labrador Retriever/Border Collie

Male, 2 mos
Silver Spring, MD
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Babe Lennox

Labrador Retriever/Pointer

Male, 2 mos
Silver Spring, MD
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Rescue FAQs

Our adopters come from Washington D.C, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

K-9 Lifesavers holds adoption events each weekend in Maryland and by appointment in Virginia. K-9 Lifesavers does not operate a shelter, so please check out our adoption event list (http://k-9lifesavers.org/adoptable-dogs/adoption-events/) and meet us at our next adoption event!

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

Additional adoption info

The adoption process is almost always completed within one week of time you submitted your questionnaire (times can vary depending on your location, the dog’s location, and availability). Please, note that we do receive large number of applications for certain litters, and as much as we would like to, we can't always get back to everyone. We appreciate your understanding as all volunteer run organization.

Fill out an adoption questionnaire, found at https://k-9lifesavers.org/howtoadopt (please note, completion of the Adoption Questionnaire does not guarantee adoption- it is the first step in our adoption process).

· An adoption counselor will call you to review your application.

· The adoption counselor will call your reference, landlord/condo association, and veterinarian (if applicable).

· The entire household should be willing and present for a home visit.

· The adoption counselor will schedule a time for you, your family, and any other pets to meet the dog(s) you've applied for.

Once approved, you will need to finalize your adoption by completing an adoption contract and paying the adoption fee in cash or check. At that time, available medical records will be provided along with a variety of other information.


ADOPTION FEES

· Young Adult Dog (7 months to 7 years) - $400

· Puppy (6 months and younger) - $500

· Heartworm Positive Dog - $450(This fee includes treatment for heartworm)

· Golden Year Dogs (8 years and older) - $300

Adoption fees cover basic vetting, rabies, distemper/parvo vaccinations, treatment for worms, heartworm testing, monthly heartworm prevention, monthly flea/tick prevention, and our transport costs. Please note that puppies 6 months and younger K-9 Lifesavers will also cover the cost of spay/neuter at our partner vet or reimburse you for up to the amount of our partner vet cost should you choose to spay/neuter at your own vet.

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https://k-9lifesavers.org/howtoadopt

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Stormy

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Gunner

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Bramble BW*

Schnoodle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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Brady

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Fairfax Station, VA

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