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For Adoption By Private Owner (Washington, DC)

Animal shelter in Washington, DC

This pet is available for adoption by a private owner. Adopt-a-Pet.com will be supervising this adoption as part of a pilot program designed to help pets in need stay out of the shelter.

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Adoptable pets at For Adoption By Private Owner (Washington, DC)

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

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Jemili's adoption status with email updates.
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Jemili

Mutt/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Chloe's adoption status with email updates.
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Chloe

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Rufus's adoption status with email updates.
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Rufus

Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Twinkle's adoption status with email updates.
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Twinkle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Flea's adoption status with email updates.
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Flea

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Little Kitty's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Kitty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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Pets at shelters & rescues near For Adoption By Private Owner (Washington, DC)

A Forever Home Rescue Foundation

PO Box 222801,
Chantilly, VA 20153

Ambassador Pit Bull Rescue

10302 Bristow Center Drive, Suite 181,
Bristow, VA 20136

Grateful Paws, Inc.

P.O. Box 104,
Grasonville, MD 21638

We'll also keep you updated on Momma Illy *Featured at the Petco in Ellicott City*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Momma Illy *Featured at the Petco in Ellicott City*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Trinity's adoption status with email updates.
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Trinity

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Young
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Rizz's adoption status with email updates.
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Rizz

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Calico

Female, 5 mos
Sykesville, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Girly's adoption status with email updates.
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Girly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Gaithersburg, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Jen's adoption status with email updates.
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Jen

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Washington, DC

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