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DC PAWS Rescue

Animal rescue in Washington, DC

DC PAWS Rescue was formed to serve the interests of animals through activities such as animal rescue; providing sanctuary for abused animals; public education concerning the needs of animals in shelters, positive-reinforcement training for animals; placement of rescued animals in adoptive homes, and other related charitable activities.

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Email dcpawsrescue@gmail.com
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P.O. Box 23439
Washington, DC 20026
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Rescue FAQs

We serve the Metro DC area (DC, MD and VA). Adoptions are limited to this area because we require home visits prior to adoption, and don't have a way to conduct home visits where we don't have volunteers.

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process entails:
1. An application
2. An interview
3. Vet check (if applicable)
4. Landlord check (if applicable)
5. Home visit

Our adoption fee is $350 for adult dogs or puppies; the adoption fee for senior dogs is $200. The adoption fee for kittens is $100, while the fee for adult cats is $150.

https://dcpawsrescue.org/donate/

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