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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lost Dog and Cat Rescue. I volunteered at an event, they are held every weekend, I think both Sat. and Sun. 
I got my dog from Lab Rescue. I think it was more interviews through them. Please don't "buy" a dog. Just read a heartbreaking story about how many dogs were surrendered right before Christmas.[/quote]

Are you referring to the Yorkie puppymill bust in AL before Xmas?  We have one of the Yorkies!!!  Our Yorkie passed away on Dec 9, and 4 days later a friend emailed and asked us to foster.  The A Forever Home took 25 dogs from the bust and brought them to N. VA.  Of course, we officially adopted her.  How could we not?  She's had multiple litters and only 3 :(

OP - this is where I'd start my search.  Decide what kind of dog you're looking for - we have a mixed hound from a GA shelter who is the best dog in the world (and he is!!!).  We have a 7 yr old rough boy - with lots of rough friends - and our dog is great with all the children.  When we have sleepovers, he fits himself in with the kids, and when a game of tag starts, he's one of the boys.  Best decision of our lives was to adopt him!

So start with your preference and then look at the DC shelters and WARL - you can find almost any breed.  Decide on size, too.  Our hound requires a lot of exercise (good for us!) but our Yorkie is still learning to walk on a leash.  I don't recommend really small dogs for children, and most shelters have age limits with small dogs - our young child was raised with our Yorkie and he knew her limitations.

I receive emails everyday about great dogs in need of a home.  Our hound was a day away from being euthenized, his only fault was that he was in a rural shelter where there aren't enough homes.  Please don't buy a dog, adopt.  You'll be so happy that you did!!!  [/quote]

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