The “For Pete’s Sake” team locate animals that have been placed in local shelters and are scheduled for euthanasia, they take these animals and treat them for any illnesses and have them spayed or neutered then place them in foster homes and from there, these dogs find forever homes.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Washington DC metro area
Alexandria
Bethesda MD
Additional adoption info
We have an in-depth application process, check a national do not adopt list, vet references and contract outlining our expectations which include annual vetting, treated like a family member and we take these animals back with a no questions asked policy. Upon interview we outline the complete personality of each animal. We pride ourselves in matching the personality of our pets with lifestyle and love each adopter has for animals.
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Rockville, MD 20853
Baltimore, MD 21210
Woodbridge, VA 22193
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