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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
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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 Benjamin*Adopt or Foster*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Benjamin*Adopt or Foster*

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Beagle

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

Collie/Australian Shepherd

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

Beagle

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Beagle/Pit Bull Terrier

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 Wuzzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Wuzzy

Husky

Female, Adult
Front Royal, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mac - in Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Mac - in Foster

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Fredericksburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Minna's adoption status with email updates.
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Minna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Scarlet's adoption status with email updates.
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Scarlet

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 9 mos
Silver Spring, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Twinkie Kuwait's adoption status with email updates.
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Twinkie Kuwait

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mothman's adoption status with email updates.
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Mothman

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Baby
Lorton, VA

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