For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD

Animal rescue in Bethesda, Maryland

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Bethesda, MD 20816

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Ada Flaherty

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Adoptable Pets at For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD

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Junebug

German Shepherd Dog/Beagle

Female, 3 yrs

Bethesda, MD

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Winston

Great Dane

Male, 1 yr 3 mos

Bethesda, MD

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Mavis

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 3 mos

Bethesda, MD

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Mishka

English Bulldog/Boxer

Female, 10 mos

Bethesda, MD

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Blitz

Belgian Shepherd/Dutch Shepherd

Female, 1 yr

Bethesda, MD

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Zeus

Black and Tan Coonhound/Rottweiler

Male, Senior

Bethesda, MD

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Lucas Ray Jackson

Spitz (Unknown Type, Medium)/Corgi

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos

Bethesda, MD

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
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Basil

Black Mouth Cur/Beagle

Female, Adult

Bethesda, MD

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Jerry

Labradoodle

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

Bethesda, MD

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Rescue FAQs

The “For Pete’s Sake” team locate animals that have been placed in local shelters and are scheduled for euthanasia, they take these animals and treat them for any illnesses and have them spayed or neutered then place them in foster homes and from there, these dogs find forever homes.
Washington DC metro area Alexandria Bethesda MD
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

We have an in-depth application process, check a national do not adopt list, vet references and contract outlining our expectations which include annual vetting, treated like a family member and we take these animals back with a no questions asked policy. Upon interview we outline the complete personality of each animal. We pride ourselves in matching the personality of our pets with lifestyle and love each adopter has for animals.

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Sal

Domestic Shorthair/Havana Brown

Female, 1 yr

Washington, DC

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Tango

Rottweiler

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

Washington, DC

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Karajan

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos

Bethesda, MD

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story

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