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For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD Animal rescue in Bethesda, MD

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.

Contact Ada Flaherty
Email adalovesdogs@gmail.com
Phone (276) 494-6718
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Bethesda, MD 20816
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Adoptable pets at For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD

We'll also keep you updated on Rosie's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Rodeo's adoption status with email updates.
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Rodeo

Schnauzer (Standard)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 mos
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sable's adoption status with email updates.
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Sable

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sarah's adoption status with email updates.
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Sarah

Feist/Border Collie

Female, 10 mos
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Spock's adoption status with email updates.
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Spock

American Eskimo Dog/Australian Kelpie

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Tiny Titus's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiny Titus

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Bethesda, MD
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Washington DC metro area
Alexandria
Bethesda MD

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

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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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https://forpetessakerescue.com/adoption-process/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near For Pete's Sake Rescue - DC, VA, MD

The Humane Society of Fairfax County

4057 Chain Bridge Rd.,
Fairfax, VA 22030

Saint Seton's Orphaned Animals

628 Cambridge St.,
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

CAPITAL ANIMAL RESCUE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION

Potomac, MD 20854

We'll also keep you updated on PUPPY BOWMAN BIG BOY's adoption status with email updates.
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PUPPY BOWMAN BIG BOY

Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Eva's adoption status with email updates.
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Eva

Maine Coon

Female, 3 mos
Frederick, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Blondie's adoption status with email updates.
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Blondie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Waylon's adoption status with email updates.
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Waylon

Belgian Shepherd/Husky

Male, 5 mos
Frederick, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sheeba's adoption status with email updates.
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Sheeba

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Dale City, VA
We'll also keep you updated on BERTHA (COURTESY POST)'s adoption status with email updates.
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BERTHA (COURTESY POST)

Australian Cattle Dog/English Pointer

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD

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