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A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Bethesda, MD

A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue was formed to make it easier for people to adopt homeless animals and for those animals to find their loving forever homes. AHOTO also focuses on providing education, community, and support to forever families and their adopted pets.

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Email info@ahomeoftheirownrescue.org
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Bethesda, MD 20814
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Adoptable pets at A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Fidelina's adoption status with email updates.
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Fidelina

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Siberian Husky

Male, Young
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Francisco's adoption status with email updates.
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Francisco

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Miles's adoption status with email updates.
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Miles

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Ray's adoption status with email updates.
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Ray

Great Dane/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Bethesda, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Bethesda, MD
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Rescue FAQs

Washington, DC/Baltimore Metro Area (e.g., Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Baltimore County, Washington, DC)

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

Additional adoption info

The process to adopt/foster dogs and cats is different. Please speak to the volunteer assisting you in the adoption process to confirm details about the process.

https://www.ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/donate/

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We'll also keep you updated on MIRA (COURTESY POST)'s adoption status with email updates.
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MIRA (COURTESY POST)

Shar Pei

Female
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Freddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Freddy

Vizsla/Dogue de Bordeaux

Male, Young
Frederick, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Komi (HDS)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Komi (HDS)

Bichon Frise

Female, 4 yrs
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Waffles's adoption status with email updates.
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Waffles

Belgian Malinois

Female
Westminster, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Baby's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Fairfax Station, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Tango & Cash's adoption status with email updates.
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Tango & Cash

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Cumberland and Baltimore, MD

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