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Humane Rescue Alliance — District of Columbia Animal Care and Control
Washington, DC · Animal shelter
4.2556 reviews
There are 6 dog rescues and animal shelters in District of Columbia with a public listing: 2 shelters and 4 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.
Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.
Dog rescues near cities in District of Columbia
Dog rescues and shelters in District of Columbia
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Brandywine Valley SPCA, Washington, DC - New York Ave
Washington, DC · Animal shelter
4.281 reviews
3
Rural Dog Rescue
Washington, DC · Rescue group
4.560 reviews
4
City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue
Washington, DC · Rescue group
4.621 reviews
5
Humane World for Animals
Washington, DC · Rescue group
4.022 reviews
6
LIL VALLEY SHELTER
Washington, DC · Rescue group
No reviews yet
Looking for a specific breed?
Shelters and rescues in District of Columbia take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 4 dog breeders in District of Columbia.
Questions
How many dog rescues are there in District of Columbia?
We list 6 places to adopt a dog in District of Columbia: 2 animal shelters and 4 rescue groups.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in District of Columbia?
Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.