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City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

Animal rescue in Washington, DC

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.

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

We do not have a shelter. All of our dogs and cats are in private foster homes.

Please complete our application or attend our weekly adoption events to meet one!

Washington, DC 20008

See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

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

Adoptable pets at City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

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

Black Mouth Cur/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Eleanor's adoption status with email updates.
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Eleanor

Treeing Walker Coonhound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Sienna's adoption status with email updates.
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Sienna

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

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

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Princess's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Rockstar's adoption status with email updates.
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Rockstar

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Andre's adoption status with email updates.
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Andre

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Matthews Brothers: Eric (bonded w/ Cory)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Matthews Brothers: Eric (bonded w/ Cory)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Washington, DC

Rescue FAQs

Washington, DC Metro Area including parts of Maryland and Virginia.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 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. CDR&CK will also call personal references listed on the application.

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.

Adoption application

https://www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

Gods Will Small Dog Sanctuary

Indian Head, MD 20640

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

Turtle - Water

Female, Adult
Derwood, MD
We'll also keep you updated on RONNIE's adoption status with email updates.
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RONNIE

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Rockville, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Kittens Kittens Kittens's adoption status with email updates.
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Kittens Kittens Kittens

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Germantown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Raisin Homer's adoption status with email updates.
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Raisin Homer

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Tilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Tilly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Herndon, VA

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