Recommend where to adopt a dog - which rescue org?

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[Post New]07/02/2013 10:53
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Anonymous wrote:What kind of dog are you thinking of? Most rescues are breed specific. We just went on petfinder.org and found some dogs we were interested in, then contacted the rescues that had them. I think most are legit.


This is what we did. I posted on another thread about the positive experiences we had with Lucky Dog, Homeward Trails, Lost Dog Rescue, Fairfax Co Humane Society and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. From the time we started our search to the time we brought a dog home was about 1 month.
[Post New]07/02/2013 10:59
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Anonymous wrote:What kind of dog are you thinking of? Most rescues are breed specific. We just went on petfinder.org and found some dogs we were interested in, then contacted the rescues that had them. I think most are legit.


This is what we did. I posted on another thread about the positive experiences we had with Lucky Dog, Homeward Trails, Lost Dog Rescue, Fairfax Co Humane Society and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. From the time we started our search to the time we brought a dog home was about 1 month.
[Post New]07/02/2013 11:00
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Anonymous
If anyone's interested, this sweet dog is waiting at Fairfax Cty. Animal Shelter. Just forwarding in case anyone is interested?

"Please help us find Buttercup a forever home! She is a diamond in the rough with a huge heart who just wants to be someone's pet. This young, female pit mix is gentle with all people and other animals and is easy going. We give her an A+ for temperament! Her adopter will be very lucky and very loved."

https://www.facebook.com/FairfaxCountyAnimalShelter
[Post New]07/02/2013 11:06
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We got our dog from Friends of Homeless Animals (foha.org). They have a great facility out in Loudoun and you can really spend a lot of time with the dogs on their walking trails to see which one is a good fit.
[Post New]07/02/2013 11:09
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Anonymous
PS Fairfax County Animal Shelter FB page says:

"Our adoption floor is completely full and there are many different ages, sizes and breeds available. We open at noon today so stop by to see us and spread the word about all of the great adoptable dogs that are waiting to find their forever homes!"

So, sounds like they have plenty of dogs to choose from! Good luck!
[Post New]07/02/2013 11:12
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Anonymous
Homeward Trails is having a dog-adoption event this Saturday at Wylie Wagg in Arlington (Courthouse area). This link shows which dogs will be there, but there may be more as well.

http://www.homewardtrails.org/event/dog-adoption-event-wylie-wagg-arlington-3/
[Post New]07/02/2013 11:35
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Anonymous
HART is a wonderful rescue in Fairfax Station. They show their dogs at Greenbriar Petco on Saturdays, and at other locations as well. We got our dogs (brothers) from them and the fosters that our dogs came from are still friends.
Great website too.
[Post New]07/03/2013 09:15
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Anonymous
FFX County animal shelter - so many pit bulls. Same with the rescue orgs. Wow!
[Post New]07/03/2013 10:47
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Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL) will be at the Chevy Chase Whole Foods this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon with lots of dogs and cats available for adoption for their special summer ASPCA ?#100KChallenge adoption fees:

Puppies under 6 months: $100
Dogs 6 months and older: $50
All cats and kittens: $6 (or two for $10)

For details and directions, go to warl.org.
[Post New]07/03/2013 10:53
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Anonymous wrote:FFX County animal shelter - so many pit bulls. Same with the rescue orgs. Wow!


Yeah, but look at Buttercup there. She is only part PB and got an A+ (!!) on her temperament test. This means she is gentle with dogs, cats, other animals, all people, kids, babies, etc.! WOW.

All the rescue groups and the shelters do these temperament tests on them and can tell you exactly about their personalities, so, don't get scared away just by their breed (or, even, part of their breed)!

Remember: PBs used to be considered family dogs and were called "the nanny dog" b/c they were so dependable and loyal with the kids. Remember Petey the dog from Little Rascals? And, also the symbol for RCA (the record company) and Buster Brown Shoes! It's all in how they are raised, and it varies from dog to dog, so ask athe rescue group or shelter.

Look at all these pics of cute PBs in the olden days with their charges http://www.ywgrossman.com/photoblog/?p=676
[Post New]07/05/2013 16:49
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Anonymous
We also got our awesome dog from Washington Animal Rescue League and had a great experience with the staff there.
[Post New]07/09/2013 23:21
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Anonymous
Adoptapet.com
[Post New]07/10/2013 12:23
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Anonymous
MAGDRL
Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League

Great org. great dogs, Great Danes !
[Post New]07/10/2013 15:56
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:We had a great experience with Homeward Trails. Good luck!


We did too. Our dog, who came right off the transport from WVa turned out to be pregnant. They were wonderful with follow-up support, placing puppies and paying for care for the pups.
[Post New]07/10/2013 20:18
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Anonymous
Lucky Dog Rescue. we adopted our 2 yo lab mix from their adoption event at unleashed in g'town a few months ago. great volunteers and the process went very quickly.
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