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Dog rescues and shelters near Alexandria, VA

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Alexandria

91within 50 miles
34shelters
57rescue groups

There are 91 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Alexandria, Virginia, from 3 to 50 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 Alexandria

8

Humane Rescue Alliance — District of Columbia Animal Care and Control

Washington, DC · 8 mi away · Animal shelter
4.2556 reviews
(202) 723-5730 Website Directions
13

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

Fairfax, VA · 13 mi away · Rescue group
5.02 reviews
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15

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
17

A home of their own animal rescue (ahoto)

Bethesda, MD · 15 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
Directions
29

Little Beans Oprhan Ark Rescue

La Plata, MD · 21 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
Directions
30

Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Herndon, VA · 21 mi away · Rescue group
2.950 reviews
Website Directions
40

Wags and Whiskers

Germantown, MD · 25 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
Directions
41

Charles County Animal Care Center (Formally Tri-County Animal Shelter)

Hughesville, MD · 26 mi away · Animal shelter
4.3328 reviews
(301) 932-1713 Website Directions

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Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Alexandria, VA?

There are 91 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Alexandria. The closest is Animal Welfare League of Alexandria in Alexandria, about 3 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Alexandria?

34 animal shelters and 57 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.