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Mutt Love Rescue

Dog rescue in Fairfax, VA

Mutt Love Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer dog rescue organization serving the Washington, DC, metro area. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs left homeless for whatever reason – dogs in public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, dogs given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of abuse or neglect.

We place dogs in loving, responsible, committed permanent homes, following a comprehensive adoption process which includes taking considerable care in finding good matches and educating prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a dog into their homes and lives.

Animals in our care are spayed or neutered, receive all appropriate veterinary care and treatment, and placed in nurturing foster homes while they await placement in their permanent homes. We assist dogs in distress without regard to age, breed or ease of placement. To the extent our finances allow, dogs in the greatest need take priority.

We are determined to keep administrative expenses extremely low so that virtually every dollar taken in goes directly to the care of the animals. Our group remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the dog beyond the adoption process.

Finally, we strive to work with area shelters and other rescue and humane organizations to develop a network of supporters and volunteers in order to create a better world for homeless pets.

Contact —
Email adopt@muttloverescue.org
Phone (703) 577-0106
Website
Address
P.O. Box 1005
Fairfax, VA 22038
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Adoptable pets at Mutt Love Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Brenda *Adopt or Foster *'s adoption status with email updates.
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Brenda *Adopt or Foster *

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Jock *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Jock *Adopt or Foster*

Standard Schnauzer/Scottie, Scottish Terrier

Male
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Jimmy Dickens *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Jimmy Dickens *Adopt or Foster*

Beagle

Male
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Max *Adopt*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Max *Adopt*

Chihuahua

Male
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Minnie *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Minnie *Adopt or Foster*

Miniature Pinscher

Female
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Belle *Adopt*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Belle *Adopt*

Beagle

Female
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie *Adopt or Foster*

Chihuahua

Male
Fairfax, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie *Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie *Adopt or Foster*

Labrador Retriever

Female
Fairfax, VA
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Rescue FAQs

Mutt Love Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer dog rescue organization serving the Northern VA / MD / Washington, DC, metro area.

Additional adoption info

The first step in our process is the application which can be completed either online or at one of our adoption events. We would then conduct an interview with all members of the household. We do a vet reference if applicable, and lastly, we do a home visit. Our adoption fee is $285 and all dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on all required vaccines, tested for heartworm and tickborne diseases, and on year-round heartworm preventative. Lastly, all dogs are microchipped.

Adoption application

http://muttloverescue.org/application.html

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

Bombay/Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos
Manassas, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Stuffing's adoption status with email updates.
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Stuffing

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Fairfax Station, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Sir Sushi's adoption status with email updates.
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Sir Sushi

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Millersville, MD
We'll also keep you updated on *SCARLET's adoption status with email updates.
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*SCARLET

Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 mos
Derwood, MD
We'll also keep you updated on MORE DOGS's adoption status with email updates.
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MORE DOGS

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Leesburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Violet (bonded with Carter)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Violet (bonded with Carter)

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Silver Spring, MD

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