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Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  These rescuers rescue and have many animals for adoptions.   Help save a life, adopt a pet!!  Help the pet overpopulation, animal shelters and rescuers by spaying/neutering your pets!!  

We dedicate this directory to helping more pets finding forever loving homes.  Click on the Golden Retriever for more information about our pet overpopulation problem.  

Did you know that Black dogs are the hardest to adopt out?  Many people overlook the black dog.  Click on the Black lab for more information.  

Select the type of animal rescue you are looking for: (What type(s) of animals do they rescue and adopt out.)  

This is a directory of Animal Rescuers throughout District of Columbia.  You may view listings in Pet type Order.  Please keep in mind that some of these rescue are listed under their mailing address only.  This does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  If you can not find the listing under a heading, try searching under a different heading.  Also, look under pet shelters, which is listed in alpha order by city.  For more information on any of the rescues listed here, please contact the rescue directly.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

If you see a Animal Rescue group not listed, please let us know.  

Birds    Cats    Dogs    Exotics    Farm Animals    Ferrets    Horses    Llamas    Rabbits    Reptiles   
    Small Critters     Other      Wild Animals    

More than one type of animal rescue        Rescue Directories

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Rescue Directories 

Here you will find a listing of Directories that list Animal Rescues in the surrounding area.  

Several types of Animal Rescue and Adoptions 

These rescuers rescue and have adoptions for more than one type of animal, such as cats & dogs or all animal rescues etc..   Help save a life, adopt a pet!!  

Animal Rescues & Shelters - District of Columbia  

PGAA Rescue contacts - Provides dog and other pet rescue and adoption contacts in District of Columbia.  

Clinton, MD  The Humane Society of Southern Maryland and York Pennsylvania - The Humane Society of Southern Maryland and York Pennsylvania is is a non-profit organization.  We provide services to Maryland and surrounding metropolitan areas including Virginia and the District of Columbia as well as York Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.  All animals are in Foster homes.  Foster homes needed.  Contact: 717-845-3797  

Washington, DC  Washington Animal Rescue League - Donations needed!!   
Address:  71 Oglethorpe St NW, Washington, DC 20011   Phone: 202-726-2556

Arlington, VA Homeward Trails Animal Rescue - is a non-profit animal rescue organization based in Arlington, VA, with foster homes throughout VA, MD and DC. We rescue dogs and cats from rural shelters in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina where the chances of them finding permanent homes are slim.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact:  PO Box 100968, Arlington, VA 22210   Phone: 703-766-2647  

Fairfax Station, VA Animal Allies - a non-profit animal rescue group located in the metro Washington D.C. area. Animal Allies volunteers work to rescue lost, abandoned, or stray animals and find loving homes for them if possible.  
Address: PO Box 7040, Fairfax Station, VA 22039-7040   Phone: 703-940-9183  

Birds - Avian Rescuers    

Bird Adoption Groups  - BirdAdoption.org - Bird Adoption - Adopt a parrot or another captive bird instead of contributing to the homeless bird problem by buying from a breeder. Educate yourself on proper bird care BEFORE adopting a bird. They make difficult, demanding 'pets' because they are wild animals!  

Phoenix Landing - is a non-profit all-volunteer organization. We promote and protect the welfare of parrots, especially those with an extensive lifespan.  Phoenix Landing operates an adoption and foster program in the Washington D.C. region (Baltimore to Richmond), as well as North Carolina (Asheville, Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham areas). Some support is available in Roanoke and Virginia Beach, VA, as well as eastern Tennessee.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 7661, Arlington, VA 22207
or   PO Box 1233, Asheville, NC 28802   

See also Bird Information  or Avian Rescues  

Also See the following Directory (s):  Avian Rescues 

Cats - Cat/Kitten Rescuers      

Juggling Cats -  Listing 

Alley Cat Allies - is the national nonprofit clearinghouse for information on feral and stray cats.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  7920 Norfolk Ave Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814   Phone: 240-482-1980

The Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc. -  is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of homeless cats and kittens in the metropolitan Washington DC community.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 3071, Merrifield, VA 22116   Phone: 703-920-8665  

Alliance for Stray Animals and People -  (ASAP) offers urgent help to animals and people. Within our modest means we help stray cats by providing food, shelter, and foster homes. We provide basic necessities for people and assist them in taking advantage of available area resources.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  

Foundation for Feline Urban Rescue (FFUR) - Donations and Volunteers needed!!  

Metro Ferals - a 501 (c), (3) an all-volunteer organization.  We work in Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 7138, Arlington, Virginia 22207   Phone: 703-528-7782   

Siamese Cat Rescue Center - is part of the nation-wide partnership of individual non-profit Siamese Rescue Centers that are dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned Siamese cats and placing them in permanent, happy homes. Our Center covers the East Coast of the US.  The shelter is open by appointment only, Monday through Sunday.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  366 Meander Run Rd, Locust Dale, Virginia 22948   Phone: 540-672-6373  

4Paws Rescue Team - We are a nonprofit organization.  Working in neighborhoods in Virginia, Maryland and DC to help homeless animals. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  PO Box 2908, Merrifield, Virginia 22116   Phone: 703-715-6369  

The Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc - The Feline Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of homeless cats and kittens in the metropolitan Washington DC community.  Volunteers and Donations needed.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  PO Box 3071, Merrifield, Virginia 22116   Phone: 703-920-8665  

Also See the following Directory (s):  More DC Cat Rescues Here  or  Cat Rescues 

Dogs - Dog/Puppy Rescuers   By Breed Order 

Senior Dog Rescue  Looking out for older dogs 

Deaf Dog Rescue - USA   

Blind Dog Rescue - Owners of dogs that are blind or visually impaired canines.  Information on joining the blind dog email list.  

SOS Dog Rescue - We are a 501c3 registered non-profit organization, located in NJ but serving the entire mid-Atlantic region (MA to VA).  Here are some of the breeds we rescue: Bichon Frise, Coton de Tulear, Maltese, Westie, Yorkshire Terrier and other Toy Breeds. 

Hedgeville Hounds - We place dogs in homes throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Northern Virginia, Maryland and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.  
Address:  PO Box 2174, Hedgesville, WV 25427   Phone: 240-793-9715  

All Breed Rescue - We are a 501c3 non-profit organization.  We service the Washington, DC area.  We have dogs who are in desperate need for foster homes. Please help! 
Contact: 301-482-2543   

Breed Order: Dog rescue groups are in breed order from this point down.  If you don't find the breed you are looking for, try contacting several of the rescue groups and animal shelters and ask them where you can find the breed you are looking for.  Most likely, somebody will be able to help you.  Some rescues will rescue other breeds other than what they specialize in.  So tell them, what your looking for and see if they can find that breed through their network of connections.  

Chesapeake Area Alaskan Malamute Rescue - formerly Potomac Valley Alaskan Malamute Rescue. Our name has changed, but our mission remains the same, to rescue Alaskan Malamutes from dog pounds and other bad situations and find new homes for them.  Serving D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia area.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  PO Box 143, Monrovia, MD 21770   

American Brittany Rescue - Foster homes desperately needed in Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio.  Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed in all states!!  Call Toll-Free: 866-BRIT911 

Basset Rescue of Old Dominion (BROOD) - BROOD currently services Delaware, DC, Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, northeastern North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia,.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  1762 Timberwood Blvd, Box 248, Charlottesville, VA 22911   Phone: 301-770-7170

BREW Midwest Beagle Rescue -  We rescue beagles from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Southeastern Wisconsin.  Mid-Atlantic regions covers: DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA and WV.  Mid-West region covers: IL, IN, MI and OH.  Foster Homes Needed!!  BREW desperately needs foster families in Eastern PA, Maryland, and the DC Metro area.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Address:  PO Box 522, Fox Lake, IL 60020   

Maryland Bichon Frise Rescue - We provide Bichon Frise rescue and rehoming in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.  All of our dogs are in foster homes, and we do not have a central facility where you can visit our dogs.  Please contact us if you want to visit one of our animals.  
Address:  Rockville, MD 20853   Phone: 301-466-2492  

Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue - (formerly known as Kent County Border Collie Rescue) is a recognized non-profit group comprised of volunteers who give of their time, ability and their homes to help place Border Collies where they will be well cared for and loved.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  We currently serve the following states; Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.   
Location: Chestertown, MD 21620   

Northeastern Boxer Rescue - all volunteer effort to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home unwanted and abandoned boxer dogs within the Northeastern United States.  We work within Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.       P.O. Box 95, Sunderland, Massachusetts 01375  

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue - Northeast Division - Serving CT, DC, DE, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

Cold Noses Warm Hearts Chihuahua Rescue - We service Delaware, DC, Maryland,  New Jersey,  New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.  

OBG Cocker Spaniel Rescue - We service Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington DC.  
Address:  PO Box 361, Newington, VA  22122-0361    Phone: 703-533-2373 

Adopt A Spot Dalmatian Rescue - is located in Chesapeake, VA with branches in Williamsburg, DC, PA, NC and Maryland. We are dedicated to helping unwanted and abandoned Dalmatians.  We are desperately seeking Foster Homes!  View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE. 
Address: PO Box 9375, Chesapeake, VA 23321   Phone: 757-484-2940

Doberman Assistance, Rescue and Education - We do not wish to promote the current fear of "danger dogs" infecting this country by placing dogs with bad temperaments, who have not been properly socialized or are, due to unfortunate breeding practices, just plain vicious.  We service DC, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.      Phone: 410-663-1694  

English Bulldog Rescue and Adoption - The Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN) has volunteers working throughout the US and some in Canada.  

On the Rebound English Bulldog Rescue - We are based in Northern Virginia, we rescue and adopt bulldogs in need from Washington D.C., VA, MD, NC, SC, and beyond.  
Address: PO Box 1124, Frederick, MD 21702    Phone: 703-431-8612

Mid-Atlantic English Springer Rescue - is a non-profit volunteer organization devoted to the rescue and placement of stray, abandoned, relinquished or impounded purebred English Springer Spaniels.  Our primary focus is on the mid-Atlantic region of the continental United States, including: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia.  View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE.      
Address:  PO Box 15354, Richmond, VA 23227  Phone: 301-362-0423   

Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue - Our rescue is a registered 501(c)3 charity with the IRS.  Providing Rescue and Adoption Services for German Shepherd Dogs in Maryland.  We are active in Maryland, South and South Central Pennsylvania, Northern Virginia, and D.C.  We are a group of volunteers, dedicated to  rescuing and placing German Shepherds in good homes.  Foster Homes Greatly Needed!   View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE.     
Address:  PO Box  5, Laurel, MD 20725-0005   Phone: 410-644-7763

Costal White German Shepherd Rescue Referral, Inc - White German Shepherd Rescue. Dogs and puppies. Coastal is a not-for-profit organization that helps GSD rescues save and vet white German shepherd dogs and puppies by offering the rescue groups and shelters a courtesy listing of their wgs dogs, in hopes they find a safe, new home, or are placed in safe, temporary foster care until they find a permanent, forever home. Coastal WGSDRR is also dedicated to raising funds to assist rescue groups in paying for expensive vetting care so that heartworm positive dogs, or dogs who need surgery stand a better chance of getting rescued, treated, and adopted.  We offer services in the south coastal states, Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia shelters, 

Virginia German Shepherd Rescue - Placing homeless German Shepherd Dogs in good homes in Virginia and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.  View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE. 
Address:  PO Box 126, Sterling, VA 20167  Phone: 703-495-2840  

Golden Retriever Rescue - GRREAT, Inc is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, foster care, and placement of Golden Retrievers in Maryland, Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, Delaware, south central Pennsylvania and adjacent portions of West Virginia.  Foster Homes Urgently NEEDED!!  
Address:  PO Box 3069, Falls Church, VA 22043   Phone: 703-620-6593  

Mid-Atlantic Greyhound Welfare - is a greyhound rescue and placement group. We place ex-racing greyhounds throughout the metropolitan Washington DC area (MD, VA and DC), and in New England (MA, RI, NH).  Serving DC, VA, WV, MD.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
PO Box 5273, Takoma Park, MD 20913   Phone: 301-949-0615  

Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue - We service Delaware, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Washington, Southern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern North Carolina.
Address: PO Box 1606, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678  

King Charles Cavalier Rescue - We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and very much depend on public support to pay for the medical costs of the dogs we rescue. Our Northeast Region covers rescue adoptions in the following states: CT, DE, DC, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WV.  View some of the animals we have available HERE.    Phone: 860-677-2558  

Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. (LRR)   is a local all-volunteer group whose purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted Labrador Retrievers in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, Maryland Suburbs, and parts of central Pennsylvania, and Delaware.  
Address:  PO Box 246, Palmyra, PA 17078   

Labrador Retriever Rescue of the Potomac  - Our volunteers are active in D.C., Maryland, Northern Virginia, and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, eastern West Virginia, southwest Virginia and parts of Pennsylvania.  
Address:  PO Box 1741, Silver Spring, MD 20915   Phone: 301-299-6756  

Internet Miniature Pinscher Services, Inc. - IMPS is a non-profit rescue group. IMPS attempts to assist Miniature Pinschers in need by providing foster care, transport, adoptive homes, veterinary care, and other services and information for the well-being of Miniature Pinschers.  Our "Region" includes DC, DE, MD, VA and WV.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  

Smilin Pitbull Rescue  - is a pit bull and American Staffordshire dog rescue focusing on the northeast US.    Stamford, CT 

Maryland Pug Rescue  - is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to helping Pugs in need of the Maryland and DC Metro area. We are not a shelter. All dogs reside with a foster family prior to being adopted.  Foster homes needed!!  

Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue Inc. - is to provide for the rescue, care, and adoption of abandoned or unwanted Rhodesian Ridgebacks, as well as to protect and preserve the integrity and welfare of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 5587, Washington, DC 20016   Phone: 703-295-9320 

Mid-Atlantic Samoyed Rescue - We service Maryland, Washington DC and parts of Pennsylvania.  

Schnauzer Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic -  miniature ( mini ) schnauzer rescue. Schnauzer Rescue of miniature schnauzers in the Mid-Atlantic region including DE, MD, PA, VA and Washington, DC.  
Mailing Address:  PO Box 5034 Laurel, MD 20725   Phone: 301-776-7370 

Also See the following Directory (s):   More DC Dog Rescues Here  or  Dog Rescues

Farm Animals    

Also See the following Directory (s):  Farm Animals Rescues

Ferrets    

Don't forget to check your local shelter.  Sometimes they get ferrets in that need a loving home.  

Also See the following Directory (s):  Ferret Rescues

Horses - Equine Rescuers    

Canter - CANTER--Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses--Providing Retiring Racehorses with New Opportunities.  in MI, OH, IL, New England, WV and TX  

Sugarloaf Horse Rescue - We have created a place for the education and betterment of horses in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC area.  
Address:  Ijamsville, MD  21754   Phone: 301-865-0118

Also See the following Directory (s):  Equine Rescues

Llamas    

Also See the following Directory (s):  llama Rescues

Rabbits    

Also See the following Directory (s):  Small Critters

Reptiles    

Also See the following Directory (s):  Reptile Rescuers

Small Critters

Don't forget to check your local shelter.  They do get a variety of small critters in that need a loving home.  Also, ask if you can have your name put on a list to give you a call if any arrive at the shelter for you to adopt.  

Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue - is literally all-over the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore, MD area! 

Guinea Pig Adoption in the Washington D.C. Area - Listings of Guinea Pigs up for adoption in various areas in and around the Washington DC Metropolitan area.  

Also See the following Directory (s):  Small Critter Rescues

Other        

Wild Animals - Wildlife/Exotic Rescuers    

US Wildlife Rehabilitators - DC 

Wildlife Care - DE  A list of wildlife rehabilitators in Delaware.  

Tri-State Bird Rescue - TriState Bird Rescue and Research Society is a private, non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization located in Newark, Delaware. Tri-State provides professional care for injured, oiled & orphaned wild birds, from hummingbirds to bald eagles, at its modern medical rehabilitation facility. 
Address:  110 Possum Hollow Rd, Newark, DE 19711  

Wildlife Rescue League - is a non-profit organization providing care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in order to return them to the wild.  The Wildlife Rescue League provides classes for experienced rehabilitators who are renewing their skills, apprentice rehabilitators, volunteers, and those who want to find out more about what is involved in rehabilitation.   If you are in Northern Virginia, or the DC Metro area and you find an animal that may need assistance, please call the Wildlife Hotline at (703) 440-0800 for advice. 
Address:  PO Box 704, Falls Church, VA 22040   Phone: 703-391-8625  

Also See the following Directory (s):  Wildlife Rescues  or Small Critter Rescues