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Adopt a Dog in District of Columbia

210 rescue dogs available for adoption in District of Columbia from independent organizations. Updated daily.

Washington DC's rescue dog community is highly active, with organizations across the District and immediate suburbs. Most DC rescues transport dogs from rural Southern shelters where euthanasia rates are higher. A rescued DC dog has typically traveled from another state to reach its new home.

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Recently listed in District of Columbia

Roo, an adoptable Labrador Retriever in Washington, DC
Roo♀
Baby · Labrador Retriever
Washington, DC
Lilith, an adoptable Hound in Washington, DC
Lilith♀
Young · Hound
Washington, DC
Ghost, an adoptable Bulldog in Washington, DC
Ghost♂
Young · Bulldog
Washington, DC
Lil Bit, an adoptable Terrier in Washington, DC
Lil Bit♀
Young · Terrier
Washington, DC
Lulo, an adoptable Retriever in Washington, DC
Lulo♂
Baby · Retriever
Washington, DC
Linda, an adoptable Terrier in Washington, DC
Linda♀
Young · Terrier
Washington, DC
Mika, an adoptable Rat Terrier in Washington, DC
Mika♀
Young · Rat Terrier
Washington, DC
Savannah, an adoptable Australian Cattle Dog in Washington, DC
Savannah♀
Young · Australian Cattle Dog
Washington, DC
Emmy, an adoptable Beagle in Washington, DC
Emmy♀
Young · Beagle
Washington, DC
Lucuma, an adoptable Retriever in Washington, DC
Lucuma♂
Baby · Retriever
Washington, DC
Bouncer, an adoptable Hound in Washington, DC
Bouncer♀
Young · Hound
Washington, DC
Simon, an adoptable Australian Cattle Dog in Washington, DC
Simon♂
Young · Australian Cattle Dog
Washington, DC
Chuck, an adoptable Spaniel in Washington, DC
Chuck♂
Baby · Spaniel
Washington, DC
Hershey, an adoptable Labrador Retriever in Washington, DC
Hershey♂
Baby · Labrador Retriever
Washington, DC
Luigo, an adoptable Shepherd in Washington, DC
Luigo♂
Young · Shepherd
Washington, DC
Chandler, an adoptable Spaniel in Washington, DC
Chandler♂
Baby · Spaniel
Washington, DC
Lemon, an adoptable Labrador Retriever in Washington, DC
Lemon♀
Young · Labrador Retriever
Washington, DC
GP, an adoptable Flat-coated Retriever in Washington, DC
GP♂
Adult · Flat-coated Retriever
Washington, DC
Chris, an adoptable Spaniel in Washington, DC
Chris♂
Baby · Spaniel
Washington, DC
Eugene, an adoptable Shepherd in Washington, DC
Eugene♂
Baby · Shepherd
Washington, DC
Loquat, an adoptable Retriever in Washington, DC
Loquat♂
Baby · Retriever
Washington, DC
Thelma, an adoptable Shepherd in Washington, DC
Thelma♀
Young · Shepherd
Washington, DC
Tator, an adoptable Labrador Retriever in Washington, DC
Tator♀
Young · Labrador Retriever
Washington, DC
Susie, an adoptable Labrador Retriever in Washington, DC
Susie♀
Young · Labrador Retriever
Washington, DC

Popular breeds in District of Columbia

Labrador Retriever44Shepherd40Retriever23Terrier17Australian Cattle Dog14Spaniel10Hound7Beagle7Chihuahua5

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