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Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue Animal rescue in Washington, DC

Laila's Legacy missions is to ensure every homeless dog - including those with behavioral or physical challenges - that comes through our doors has a chance at a better life while educating the public on breed bias, individualistic training, and the importance of spay-neuter to lower the impact of returned and abandoned animals in shelters.

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Email info@lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org
Phone (202) 656-8472
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Washington, DC 20020
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Adoptable pets at Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Hazelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazelle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Poe's adoption status with email updates.
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Poe

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Yellow Sub's adoption status with email updates.
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Yellow Sub

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Wynnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Wynnie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Woody's adoption status with email updates.
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Woody

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Avellana's adoption status with email updates.
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Avellana

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 mos
Washington, DC
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Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia

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

Additional adoption info

We offer same-day adoptions at our adoption events!

Adoption application

https://www.lailaslegacyanimalrescue.org/adoption-process

https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/LALE

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

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We'll also keep you updated on Stephanie’s Kitten: Tiana's adoption status with email updates.
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Stephanie’s Kitten: Tiana

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Wendy Bergeron's adoption status with email updates.
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Wendy Bergeron

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Merrifield, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Louise (aka Bonnie Parker)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Louise (aka Bonnie Parker)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Arlington, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mor's adoption status with email updates.
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Mor

Gerbil

Female, Young
Manassas, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Sakee's adoption status with email updates.
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Sakee

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Crumble's adoption status with email updates.
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Crumble

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Washington, DC

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