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Dog rescues and shelters near Washington, DC

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Washington

86within 50 miles
33shelters
53rescue groups

There are 86 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Washington, District of Columbia, from 1 to 49 miles away. They are listed closest first.

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.

Closest dog rescues and shelters to Washington

3

Humane Rescue Alliance — District of Columbia Animal Care and Control

Washington, DC · 3 mi away · Animal shelter
4.2556 reviews
(202) 723-5730 Website Directions
10

A home of their own animal rescue (ahoto)

Bethesda, MD · 8 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
Directions
18

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

Fairfax, VA · 14 mi away · Rescue group
5.02 reviews
Directions
19

Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center

Upper Marlboro, MD · 15 mi away · Rescue group
3.81,224 reviews
(301) 780-7200 Website Directions
30

Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Herndon, VA · 19 mi away · Rescue group
2.950 reviews
Website Directions
32

Wags and Whiskers

Germantown, MD · 20 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
Directions
46

Little Beans Oprhan Ark Rescue

La Plata, MD · 28 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
Directions

All dog rescues and shelters in District of Columbia · Dog breeders near Washington

Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Washington, DC?

There are 86 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Washington. The closest is Humane World for Animals in Washington, about 1 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Washington?

33 animal shelters and 53 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 1 that work with a single breed.

What do I need to adopt a dog?

Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.