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Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Washington, DC

Laila's Legacy missions is to ensure every homeless dog - including those with behavioral or physical challenges - that comes through our doors has a chance at a better life while educating the public on breed bias, individualistic training, and the importance of spay-neuter to lower the impact of returned and abandoned animals in shelters.

Contact —
Email info@lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org
Phone (202) 656-8472
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Address
Washington, DC 20020
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Adoptable pets at Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Empire's adoption status with email updates.
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Empire

Cane Corso

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Shiloh's adoption status with email updates.
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Shiloh

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Taylor's adoption status with email updates.
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Taylor

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Foxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Foxy

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Bam Bam (FKA Shroom)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bam Bam (FKA Shroom)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Barney (FKA Bleu)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Barney (FKA Bleu)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Fred (FKA Whiskey)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Fred (FKA Whiskey)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Washington, DC
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Rescue FAQs

Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We offer same-day adoptions at our adoption events!

Adoption application

https://www.lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org/adoption-process

https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/LALE

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue Inc. District of Columbia, Virginia

P.O. Box 5587,
Washington, DC 20016

Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

Anne Arundel County Animal Control

411 Maxwell Frye Rd.,
Millersville, MD 21108

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

Coonhound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Silver Spring, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Windy's adoption status with email updates.
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Windy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Laurel, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Swayze's adoption status with email updates.
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Swayze

American Bulldog

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Wink's adoption status with email updates.
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Wink

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Dale City, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kitten 1 Ellis's adoption status with email updates.
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Kitten 1 Ellis

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Merrifield, VA

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