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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.

Contact —
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 Draco (AKA Drake)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Draco (AKA Drake)

Mixed Breed (Large)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Wally's adoption status with email updates.
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Wally

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Buster's adoption status with email updates.
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Buster

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Muffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Muffin

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

Mixed Breed (Large)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 3 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Raine's adoption status with email updates.
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Raine

Cane Corso/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Neptune's adoption status with email updates.
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Neptune

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Ralphy (FKA Phat Man)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ralphy (FKA Phat Man)

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Washington, DC
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Rescue FAQs

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

American Bulldog/Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Golden Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Dale City, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Sophie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sophie

Russian Blue

Female, Adult
Centreville, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Cali & Roxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Cali & Roxy

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Calypso's adoption status with email updates.
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Calypso

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Bowie, MD
We'll also keep you updated on PomPoms's adoption status with email updates.
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PomPoms

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Washington, DC

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