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Mutt Love Rescue

Dog rescue in Fairfax, VA

Mutt Love Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer dog rescue organization serving the Washington, DC, metro area. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs left homeless for whatever reason – dogs in public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, dogs given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of abuse or neglect.

We place dogs in loving, responsible, committed permanent homes, following a comprehensive adoption process which includes taking considerable care in finding good matches and educating prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a dog into their homes and lives.

Animals in our care are spayed or neutered, receive all appropriate veterinary care and treatment, and placed in nurturing foster homes while they await placement in their permanent homes. We assist dogs in distress without regard to age, breed or ease of placement. To the extent our finances allow, dogs in the greatest need take priority.

We are determined to keep administrative expenses extremely low so that virtually every dollar taken in goes directly to the care of the animals. Our group remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the dog beyond the adoption process.

Finally, we strive to work with area shelters and other rescue and humane organizations to develop a network of supporters and volunteers in order to create a better world for homeless pets.

Contact —
Email adopt@muttloverescue.org
Phone (703) 577-0106
Website
Address
P.O. Box 1005
Fairfax, VA 22038
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Adoptable pets at Mutt Love Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Ebony *Adopt*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ebony *Adopt*

Labrador Retriever

Female
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Max *Foster or Adopt*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Max *Foster or Adopt*

Chihuahua

Male
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bella *Adopt*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bella *Adopt*

Chihuahua

Female
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ladybug *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ladybug *Adopt or Foster*

Beagle

Female
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ranger *Foster or Adopt*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ranger *Foster or Adopt*

German Shepherd Dog

Male
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Scooby *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Scooby *Adopt or Foster*

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Taco *Adoption Pending*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Taco *Adoption Pending*

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Stills *Adopt*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Stills *Adopt*

Labrador Retriever

Male
Fairfax, VA
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Rescue FAQs

Mutt Love Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer dog rescue organization serving the Northern VA / MD / Washington, DC, metro area.

Additional adoption info

The first step in our process is the application which can be completed either online or at one of our adoption events. We would then conduct an interview with all members of the household. We do a vet reference if applicable, and lastly, we do a home visit. Our adoption fee is $285 and all dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on all required vaccines, tested for heartworm and tickborne diseases, and on year-round heartworm preventative. Lastly, all dogs are microchipped.

Adoption application

http://muttloverescue.org/application.html

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Mutt Love Rescue

Humane Society of Warren County

1245 Progress Drive,
Front Royal, VA 22630

OneDogAtATime

Washington, DC 20012

Save Korean Dogs USA Foundation, Inc. - Arlington VA

Arlington, VA 20166

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 12 yrs 7 mos
Dale City, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Greysea's adoption status with email updates.
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Greysea

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, Adult
Baltimore, 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
We'll also keep you updated on Lola's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Emmy's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Emmy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Manassas, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Jewel's adoption status with email updates.
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Jewel

Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Locust Grove, VA

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