City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

Animal rescue in Washington, District of Columbia

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Address

We do not have a shelter. All of our dogs and cats are in private foster homes., Washington, DC 20008
Please complete our application or attend our weekly adoption events to meet one!

Contact

Apply to meet a cat or dog! https://www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt.html

Phone

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Create an alert, and we will notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable Pets at City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

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The Spring Litter - Ran Out of Ink

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos

Washington, DC

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Good with kids
Good with cats
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Mittens

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Washington, DC

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No Details Provided
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Spyder

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Washington, DC

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No Details Provided
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Luna [FKA Dot]

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos

Washington, DC

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No Details Provided
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Timmy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Washington, DC

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N/A
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No Details Provided
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Rita

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Washington, DC

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No Details Provided
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Jasper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Washington, DC

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No Details Provided
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Cheddar (fka Lazer)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Washington, DC

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No Details Provided
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Kitten

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos

Washington, DC

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Good with cats
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Rescue FAQs

City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties rescues adoptable dogs and cats in overcrowded and high-kill shelters, where resources are severely limited. We offer a lifeline to as many of these wonderful pups and kitties as possible.
Washington, DC Metro Area including parts of Maryland and Virginia.

Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    Applications will be screened and if the applicant passes initial screening a volunteer will be in touch.
  2. Interview
    Applications Counselors will call the applicant’s veterinarian if applicable.
  3. Home Check
    CDR&CK will perform a virtual home visit to see the environment where the cat or dog will live and answer any questions.
  4. Approve Application
  5. Meet the Pet
    All of our animals are in private foster homes, so we require a fully approved application prior to scheduling a meet.
  6. Sign Adoption Contract
  7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

1. Application: Interested adopters should fill out an application for the cat(s) or dog(s) you are interested in. Only one application is required, and it applies for all cats or dogs listed on your application. If you are interested in adopting both a cat and a dog, you must complete an application for each type of animal.

Important Note Regarding Timing: We screen all applications to find what we believe will be the best environment for each particular cat or dog. If we believe that we currently have a potential match for you, our typical response time is within a week. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please assume that we have not been able to find a good match. Please do not interpret a lack of response as a belief by City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties that you would not be able to provide a loving home for a cat or dog.

2. Applications Counselor: Approved Applicants will be assigned a volunteer applications counselor, who will review the application and have a brief conversation with each applicant to determine his/her needs and preferences.

3. Reference Checks: If applicable, CDR&CK will call the applicant’s veterinarian to ensure that previous pets have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and well cared for.

4. Renters/Condo Owners: For renters, CDR&CK will check with an applicant's landlord to ensure that cats and/or dogs are permitted and that the cat or dog of interest wouldn’t violate any size or breed restrictions. We also review condo association rules regarding pets.
Home Visit: CDR&CK will visit each applicant’s home to see the environment where the cat or dog will live and answer any questions the applicant might have.

5. Adoption Contract: If the applicant is approved for adoption and decides to adopt the cat or dog, CDR&CK and the prospective adopter will enter into an adoption contract. The applicant will be required to pay an adoption fee, which helps cover our costs from spay/neutering (if age appropriate), microchipping, vaccinations and any other veterinary attention needed while in our care.