Rural Dog Rescue
Rural Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save the lives of dogs in high kill shelters that usually have an euthanasia rate of 80% or higher. Stray dogs can be euthanized after 72 hours and owner surrenders can be euthanized immediately if the shelter is full. Most of these dogs' lives depend on rescues to save them from a certain death. Many of the shelters that we rescue from are in poor areas of the country -- some of the shelters are outdoor facilities with crates stacked on top of each other and a tarp thrown over them.
Owner surrenders in these areas are high - as are the alarming number of pets that are not spayed or neutered.
FAQ:
How Do I Adopt A Dog?
Please fill out an adoption application on line and we will contact you shortly.
What Fees Are Involved To Adopt A Dog?
Puppies up to a year - $350
Adult - 1 year - 7 years - $300
Seniors - over & years - $250
What Is Your Adoption Process?
1) Please contact us first to see if the dog is still available and how many applications we have pending
2) Please fill out our on line adoption applications
3) A telephone interview will be scheduled to discuss the dog and what you are looking for in a dog
4) A visit will be scheduled
5) A home visit will be scheduled
How Long Does It Take For A Dog To Settle Into It's New Home?:
Two weeks - 30 days
ADOPTION EVENTS: Held every Saturday from 12 - 3 at Howl To The Chief (formerly Chateau Animaux) - 733 8th Street SE Washington, DC!
There will be no adoption event on Saturday April 14th due to family plans.
We need fosters and volunteers in the NC and SC area as well as fosters in the DC, MD, DE, Northern VA area. Fosters are the life line for these dogs!
Contact us to foster or adopt a dog. |
