A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue

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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Website
https://www.ahomeoftheirownrescue.org/

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Donation
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Email
info@ahomeoftheirownrescue.org

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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.

Get adoption advice

How to prepare for bringing a new shelter or rescue pet home

Get adoption advice

Introducing a new pet to your existing pets

Get adoption advice

How to navigate common bumps in the adoption process

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A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!