Rural Dog Rescue

Category: Pet adoption service

Address: 719 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

Phone: +14103104420

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 12–2PM

Reviews

Diana Khurtsidze

Jul 22, 2022

Amazing Bartenders ❀️ very lovely 😊 clean ❀️cool ❀️ amazing drinks and communication πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ» thank you so much guys β€οΈβœ… you made my day

redbone lolita

May 6, 2022

Wanted to get my kids a dog at 25 dollars to far

Kelsey Blend

Dec 10, 2020

This rescue is one of the best around. When they pull dogs from high kill shelters they don’t cherry pick like the majority of rescues do. The dogs are immediately vetted and evaluated for their needs. They are then treated for a wide range of issues including (but not limited to) heartworms, broken bones, ear infections, tick borne diseases, and skin infections. They are vaccinated, spayed and neutered, and started on heartworm and flea medication as well as given dentals and mass removal as needed. The rescue is foster based, giving these dogs experience in a home (potty training, basic commands), some of which have never seen until they have been given a second chance at living! If your looking for a dog that needs a loving home that hasn’t had the best life, Rural Dog does a excellent job of starting these dogs off on the right path of a healthy life.

Jess Kirchner

Dec 8, 2020

We got our dog from them 4 years ago. I should have written this review then, but was preoccupied with our new dog. When we got her she was morbidly obese, which wasn't their fault at all. I don't think they had her for long and she came to them like that. However, she had other issues that absolutely should have been caught and addressed before she was adopted. Her teeth were wrecked and she had to get 12 teeth pulled. She had yeast infections on her skin and in her ears. All of this was caught during our first vet visit so I'm not sure why they didn't catch it, unless she wasn't checked out before she was adopted. We were also told she was spayed, but then found out that wasn't accurate. We were told the vet "assumed" she had been spayed due to her age, and yet Rural Dog Rescue told us, as if it were fact, that she was. Once it was discovered she wasn't (and I think they only looked into it because we had concerns she was pregnant), Rural Dog Rescue would only pay to have the surgery covered if we let them take our dog to their preferred vet, which was NOWHERE near our house. They offered to pick her up and take her there, which was nice, but still inconvenient. When they picked her up, the woman actually lectured me about our dog's weight. We'd only had her for a short while and she'd already lost weight. This woman was acting like it was our fault our dog was chunky. Then when she brought our dog back, she lectured me again for not warning her that our dog wasn't cat friendly, even though THEY were the ones who told US she wasn't cat friendly. She'd never been around a cat with us before. I'm hoping they've gotten better in the past 4 years, but I have to say, from my experience I'm not impressed. I LOVE our dog, but I have to wonder if other dogs they're adopting out aren't actually spayed or have health problems they haven't addressed.

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Questions & Answers

What do I need to adopt a dog?

el paco | Sep 8, 2020
Kim Hawkins | Sep 8, 2020

Please complete an adoption application at www.ruraldogrescue.com

How do I foster a dog? I live in Arlington, Va!

Devorah Goldburg | Sep 8, 2021
Kim Hawkins | Sep 8, 2021

Foster applications can be found on our website www.ruraldogrescue.com. Thank you!

do y’all have any puppies for sale

Kay | Sep 8, 2020
John Moore | Sep 8, 2020

Hi! This is a rescue. You can adopt but not buy. They have puppies - check out the adoption piece of their website https://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoptable-animals

Are you a 501c3?

Julie Nesseth | Sep 8, 2020
Kim Hawkins | Sep 8, 2020

Rural Dog Rescue is a 501c3

I don't have Facebook...how can I find out if a particular dog will be at a Sat event? I'd like to come next Sat, maybe become a foster. I've completed adoption applicationl Thanks, nora bawa

Nora Bawa | Sep 9, 2019
Evan Reed | Sep 9, 2019

The easiest way would be to email rural dog rescue directly. The foster coordinator will make sure the dog you're interested is there, or tell you the next time they will be available. Alternatively, if the dog is being fostered, they may put you directly in contact with them so you can see the dog.

Any Husky Puppies?

ToxicTaco | Sep 9, 2019
Rural Dog Rescue | Sep 9, 2019

No and that’s not really something we would have- rarely is there a litter of purebred puppies - mainly mixes. Sorry.

Are the dogs free Please I really need to know

Ava Kaigler | Sep 9, 2019
Blake Grady | Sep 9, 2019

The standard adoption fee is $400, per their website. I would suggest emailing them if you have questions - they are very quick to respond!

How do I donate for Christmas?

Grace Riddell | Sep 9, 2019
Kate Egan | Sep 9, 2019

Grace, please use the following link. Thank you for your generosity. https://www.ruraldogrescue.com/donate/

I’m really looking for a small dog and was wondering if you do adoptions and if you do. Do you have small dogs?

joana Plays games | Sep 9, 2019
Ben Bishop | Sep 9, 2019

All of the dogs they have available for adoption are listed on their website.

I have a cocker spaniel that is 12 years old and can no longer care for her, she has all of her shots up to date and would like the procedure giving her a new home.

Jessena Briscoe | Sep 9, 2019
Ben Bishop | Sep 9, 2019

It's best to email RDR directly.

I need to re-home my dog. We’re moving and can’t take him. I can provide pictures and details. Can you help or offer advice? Thank you kindly!

Melissa McElderry | Sep 9, 2018
mary case | Feb 10, 2022

Melissa: We are looking for a female dog, between 30 and 40 pounds. We've always had hounds. Does your dog meet that criteria.

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