Anonymous
04/19/2016 09:39
Subject: Re:Recommend a Shelter
Lucky Dog. They were wonderful.
Anonymous
04/15/2016 07:26
Subject: Recommend a Shelter
Lost Dog
Anonymous
04/15/2016 02:13
Subject: Recommend a Shelter
Anonymous wrote:We've decided to move forward and adopt a dog (yay!!). We are not tied to any breed. Our priorities are getting an older dog that is beyond the puppy/adolescent stage and is looking for some exercise but mainly wants lots of love; and that it be a smaller size so my kids (11 and 8) can walk the dog without me worrying that they're going to get dragged to the ground. I've heard not-great things about Lucky Dog rescue, wasn't sure about other rescues. I'm kind of leaning toward just going to a shelter and meeting lots of dogs there but would ideally want to go to one where the staff/volunteers have a good read on the dogs and we end up with the right fit. We're looking for a low-key, moderate-to-low energy dog to be honest. Any advice?
Check petfinder. From there you can get the name of rescues near your home. Also gives you an opportunity to browse a tons of dogs so you can decide which adoption event to go. Adoption events are saturdays, sundays. There are several this weekend.
Anonymous
04/15/2016 02:05
Subject: Recommend a Shelter
Fairfax County Humane Society. It's the only "shelter" I can visit and not feel huge sadness for the animals there. They do such a wonderful job.
They get most of their animals from high kill shelters down south. Adopting from them is truly saving a life.
They get most of their animals from high kill shelters down south. Adopting from them is truly saving a life.
Anonymous
04/15/2016 00:18
Subject: Recommend a Shelter
Homeward Trails: http://www.homewardtrails.org
They rescue animals from shelters where the animals will likely be put to sleep. They also care about rehoming their rescues with families that are a good match (space, energy, time at home, etc.). I highly recommend HT!
They rescue animals from shelters where the animals will likely be put to sleep. They also care about rehoming their rescues with families that are a good match (space, energy, time at home, etc.). I highly recommend HT!
Anonymous
04/07/2016 21:26
Subject: Recommend a Shelter
Another saying yes to WARL. For breed specific, Lab Rescue is great too. Just be really specific about the personality. Labs are great with kids, but some take a while to calm down. Like years.
Anonymous
04/07/2016 21:22
Subject: Recommend a Shelter
Anonymous wrote:Congratulations!!!
WARL is a great suggestion. The Fairfax and Arlington city shelters are also both very very nice.
If you want to rescue a pet out of a more high-volume shelter, I'd recommend Washington Humane Society or BARCS in Baltimore.
Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation is a terrific rescue that can help you in your search for a new furry friend, as well.
Lost dog didn't know shit about my rescue or if they did they lied. We're lucky we can afford training, time (I.e. Adult only house) and Prozac. He's a wreck. We love him but he would not have lasted in another home without similar resources.
Anonymous
04/07/2016 12:12
Subject: Recommend a Shelter
Washington Animal Rescue League
Anonymous
04/07/2016 12:12
Subject: Re:Recommend a Shelter
Anonymous wrote:Avoid Tara's House at all costs.
Why?
Anonymous
04/07/2016 10:49
Subject: Recommend a Shelter
Congratulations!!!
WARL is a great suggestion. The Fairfax and Arlington city shelters are also both very very nice.
If you want to rescue a pet out of a more high-volume shelter, I'd recommend Washington Humane Society or BARCS in Baltimore.
Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation is a terrific rescue that can help you in your search for a new furry friend, as well.
WARL is a great suggestion. The Fairfax and Arlington city shelters are also both very very nice.
If you want to rescue a pet out of a more high-volume shelter, I'd recommend Washington Humane Society or BARCS in Baltimore.
Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation is a terrific rescue that can help you in your search for a new furry friend, as well.
Anonymous
04/06/2016 16:10
Subject: Re:Recommend a Shelter
We had a great experience with Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel rescue- we adopted a 9 year old cocker mix and he is a mellownperfect fit for our family. They do a lot of medical work and the fosters seem to really know their dogs.
I was impressed.
I was impressed.
Anonymous
04/06/2016 16:06
Subject: Re:Recommend a Shelter
Avoid Tara's House at all costs.
Anonymous
04/06/2016 11:23
Subject: Recommend a Shelter
MoCo Shelter.
Anonymous
04/06/2016 11:19
Subject: Recommend a Shelter
Yay! Congratulations! We adopted eight years ago through K9 Lifesavers and had a great experience (they do adoptions days at various places and you can meet a bunch of the dogs.)
http://k-9lifesavers.org/
Other places to consider,
City Dogs Rescue (a friend fosters though this org) - http://www.citydogsrescuedc.org/
and
WARL - www.warl.org/
Hope you have a great time finding your new family member.
http://k-9lifesavers.org/
Other places to consider,
City Dogs Rescue (a friend fosters though this org) - http://www.citydogsrescuedc.org/
and
WARL - www.warl.org/
Hope you have a great time finding your new family member.
Anonymous
04/06/2016 10:40
Subject: Recommend a Shelter
We've decided to move forward and adopt a dog (yay!!). We are not tied to any breed. Our priorities are getting an older dog that is beyond the puppy/adolescent stage and is looking for some exercise but mainly wants lots of love; and that it be a smaller size so my kids (11 and 8) can walk the dog without me worrying that they're going to get dragged to the ground. I've heard not-great things about Lucky Dog rescue, wasn't sure about other rescues. I'm kind of leaning toward just going to a shelter and meeting lots of dogs there but would ideally want to go to one where the staff/volunteers have a good read on the dogs and we end up with the right fit. We're looking for a low-key, moderate-to-low energy dog to be honest. Any advice?