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Mount Vernon Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Alexandria, VA

Mount Vernon Animal Rescue is Mount Vernon Animal Rescue is a foster-based organization dedicated
to advancing animal welfare through reducing homelessness, providing veterinarian
care to animals in need, and assisting injured or orphaned wildlife.

Contact Dana Melvin
Email danamelvin9385@gmail.com
Phone (703) 624-8823
Website
Address
Alexandria, VA 22309
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Adoptable pets at Mount Vernon Animal Rescue

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

Border Collie/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kassie's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Kassie

American Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kallie's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Kallie

American Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Alexandria, VA
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Rescue FAQs

South Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Lorton, Hayfield, Franconia

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We provide a 90-day probationary period to ensure a positive adjustment for both the pet and the family. We are available for advice and help with the transition if needed and will take back any pet upon request.

Adoption application

https://mountvernonanimalrescue.org

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

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Chantilly, VA
We'll also keep you updated on ELEGANT EDDIE's adoption status with email updates.
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ELEGANT EDDIE

Shar Pei

Male, 3 yrs
Reston, VA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN KOJI's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN KOJI

Domestic Mediumhair

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Perla 6381's adoption status with email updates.
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Perla 6381

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Sterling, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Butternut's adoption status with email updates.
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Butternut

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Merrifield, VA

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